Sam Drury is a British sports journalist known for his clear, incisive reporting across cricket, football, and major global tournaments. As part of the BBC Sport team, he has built a reputation for blending data‑driven analysis with accessible storytelling, making complex matches and tactical shifts easy for audiences to follow. His work often bridges live coverage, feature writing, and context‑rich explainers that help readers understand not just what happened, but why it mattered.

Before joining the BBC, Drury developed his voice across several UK sports outlets, covering everything from domestic cricket to Premier League narratives and international competitions. His early reporting stood out for its balance of precision and warmth — a style that carried into his later work, where he became known for capturing the emotional undercurrent of sport without losing analytical sharpness.

Today, Drury is recognized as one of the BBC’s reliable voices on cricket and multi‑sport events, contributing match reports, interviews, and long‑form pieces that reflect both deep expertise and a genuine feel for the rhythms of competition. Whether breaking down a Test series, profiling emerging talent, or contextualizing a major tournament, he brings a steady, thoughtful presence to the BBC Sport newsroom.