Shock IPL millionaire signs another new deal in life-changing week – Fox Sports

A life-changing week for Big Bash slugger Tim David just got better after he inked another contract with the Hobart Hurricanes as top-up cash for his staggering Indian Premier League deal.

David, 25, was last weekend snapped up for $1.53m by the Mumbai Indians, the highest price paid for any Australian in the mega-auction, and hes now secured his short-term future in the BBL, signing a two-year contract extension with the Hurricanes.

Im really happy to be extending my time with the Hurricanes, David said in a statement issued by the club.

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Im thankful to the opportunity they gave me two years ago to be part of this team. The Hurricanes have been an important part of my growth as a player. I believe we have some great talent in this squad and Im confident that if we play our best cricket we are capable of winning the BBL.

David was locked in as one of five deals secured by the Hurricanes before the BBLs contracting embargo period began following the end of the season.

His value has now skyrocketed on the back of some blistering efforts in the Pakistan Super League, where the Singapore-born batter is averaging 81.50 and striking at 211.69 with the Multan Sultans.

David has also signed with the Lancashire Lightning for the Vitality Blast in the UK, could return to the Southern Brave in The Hundred competition and play in this years Caribbean Premier League as his earnings around the world head towards $2m.

It could also potentially put him on a path to being part of Australias T20 squad for the defence of their World Cup title later this year.

I think were going to see players potentially taking different paths to the Australian set-up, former Hobart coach Adam Griffith, who lured David to the Hurricanes, told cricket.com.au.

It might not necessarily be about piling on the runs in state cricket anymore.

Hes got some good deals in a few different competitions and hes learning his game in varying conditions around the world, and these days thats another way to go about it.

(Australia) have just won the World Cup, theyve got Stoinis and Wade there, and theyll be defending their title, so its a difficult side to break into.

But who knows? For Tim now its all about gaining experience in different situations. The more of that he gets, the better off hell be.

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