Sam Harper

Sam Harper is a dynamic Australian wicketkeeper-batsman, recognized as an attacking top-order player for the Melbourne Stars, a team he recently rejoined for the 2023 season. Born in Victoria, Harper debuted in the Big Bash League in the 2016-17 season for the Stars before a notable stint with the Melbourne Renegades, where he was voted Player of the Season for BBL|10. His aggressive right-handed batting style is known for striking the ball a long way.

The young talent made an impact early in his career, recording a remarkable nine dismissals behind the stumps on his First-Class debut, the most ever by a keeper in Sheffield Shield history. While primarily a batter/keeper, he is also a right-arm off-spin bowler. Harper's notable domestic performances include a rapid 64-ball century for Victoria in the Sheffield Shield, cementing his potential as a valuable, high-impact player across all formats.