Sam Billings turned down trial with Tottenham, says Dean Jones

Dean Jones has revealed England and Sydney Sixers batsman Sam Billings turned down a trial with EPL giant Tottenham Hotspur to pursue a cricket career.

Speaking during Macquarie Cricket’s coverage of Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers at the WACA, Deano said that Sam Billings could have excelled in a number of sports.

“He knocked back the chance to play with Tottenham,” he said.

“He’s one of the greatest young men I’ve ever met.”

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