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Cricket News: Australia’s Nathan Ellis set to play in IPL 2021 | Nathan Ellis has reportedly signed with an IPL franchise for 2021

Nathan Ellis has continued his magnificent rise, with the Australian seamer reportedly earning an Indian Premier League (IPL) contract.

IPL 2021, which was postponed in April due to the COVID-19 situation in India, will restart on September 19 in the UAE. Ellis, who was named as a travelling reserve in Australia’s T20 World Cup squad, reportedly agreed to terms with an unnamed franchise on Thursday night. It is understood that three franchises were interested in his services.

Earlier this year, CricBlog reported Ellis as one of the unlucky players to miss out on the squad to tour West Indies and Bangladesh. However, he was then picked in the squad, before making an immediate impression with a hat-trick on T20I debut in Dhaka.

Rise of Nathan Ellis continues with IPL deal

Nathan Ellis’ IPL deal is still subject to approval by Cricket Australia (CA). If Ellis does get the opportunity to play in the IPL in the UAE, it will serve as fantastic preparation for the T20 World Cup to be played in the same conditions.

Given his ability to bowl fine yorkers and slower balls at the death, Ellis could end up being a key figure in Australia’s World Cup campaign. Selector George Bailey was full of praise for Ellis, pointing to his death bowling prowess.

“It’s a great story of perserverance and commitment to the cause,” said Bailey after announcing the T20 World Cup squad.

“In terms of what you’re after from those reserves and knowing we can’t carry that many of them, you want someone who can cover as many bases as you can, particularly in T20 and the distinct roles of bowling with the newer ball and finishing off at the death.

“We feel like Nathan covers those bases really well.”