Essex County Cricket Club have announced the re-signing of Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa for the 2019 Vitality Blast.

The 26-year-old was the county’s leading wicket-taker during the 2018 campaign, with 12 wickets at an average of 20.75.

He will also be available for the knock-out stages should the Eagles qualify.

The Australian becomes Essex’s 2nd signing in this week, after South African batsman Cameron Delport joined the county for the 2019 and 2020 Vitality Blast campaigns.

Zampa is excited about returning to The Cloudfm County Ground and said: “I’m looking forward to getting back to Chelmsford and playing in front of that great crowd again.