Zampa Shines in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 is gradually gaining momentum, and so is Australia’s star leg-spinner, Adam Zampa. He hit his strides against Ashes rivals England in the 17th fixture of the tournament.
Zampa’s Impactful Performance
The 32-year-old wily leg-spinner was in his elements at the Kensington Oval in Barbados, proving to be the difference between the two sides. Zampa came into bowl the eighth over and struck on the very first delivery of his spell. The New South Wales-born bowler outdid Phil Salt as the English opener made the blunder of going back to a delivery which wasn’t short enough to cut square of the wicket. Salt failed to make a connection and was cleaned up. Zampa also removed Buttler, helping Australia stage a comeback of epic proportions. His outstanding performance earned him the Player of the Match (POTM) award.
Decision to Skip IPL 2024
While addressing reporters during the post-match press conference, Zampa was asked about his decision to make himself unavailable for selection for IPL 2024. He responded by calling it the “best thing” for him. “Yeah, obviously made that decision a little while ago to pull out of the IPL and I thought it was the best thing for me moving forward into this World Cup,” Zampa said.
Focus on Fitness and Family
Zampa elaborated on his decision, citing fatigue, niggles, and family priorities. “I was tired, I had some niggles and I’m a family man as well, so trying to put them first over work sometimes is pretty important,” he explained. He also mentioned putting in extra work before the tournament. “I actually am a bit of a slow starter and I put in a little bit of extra work. My body feels great and I just did that bit of extra work. Maybe a bit more bowling than I usually would before a tournament like this. And then the practice games and everything just feels nice at the moment,” he added.
Adam Zampa’s stellar performance and his strategic decisions off the field highlight his commitment and tactical approach to the game, making him a crucial player for Australia in this World Cup.(Dubai7 realmoneygame)