Adam Zampa, who bowled a match-winning spell against England in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, has said that pulling out of the Indian Premier League 2024 was the best thing that happened to him ahead of the ongoing global event. Zampa took two wickets and conceded just 28 runs in four overs during Match 17 on Saturday, June 8, at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados.
Australia won the contest by 36 to register their second consecutive win.
*I made the decision to pull out of the IPl a little while ago. It turned out to be the best thing for me because of the World Cup ahead. I was tired and down with some niggles. I have a family now, so it is important to put them first overwork,” Zampa said in the post-match press conference.
Zampa was a part of Rajasthan Royals, but he chose to skip the 17th season.
The 32-year-old had to put in extra work to get his body ready for the T20 World Cup.
“I am a slow starter, and I had to do extra work to get ready. I bowled a bit more than I usually do before any series. It was good to be a part of practice games. I started well in the World Cup,” he added.
Jos Buttler (42 off 28) and Phil Salt (37 off 23) added 73 runs chasing 202. The dup looked dangerous, but Zampa got rid of them to put Australia in the driving seat. He was named the Player of the Match for his effort. The English side managed 165/6 in their 20 overs.
England will play against Oman on June 13, while Australia will lock horns with Namibia on June 12
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