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‘Best Thing’: Adam Zampa Says Missing IPL 2024 Was The Best Decision For T20 World Cup

Australia's Zampa wins Man of the Match Award Vs ENG [AP]Australia's Zampa wins Man of the Match Award Vs ENG [AP]

Australia's star wrist-spinner, Adam Zampa, believes that skipping the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 was the best decision for his preparation ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024.

Zampa played a crucial role in Australia's 36-run victory over England, delivering an impressive spell of 2/28 in his four overs during Match 17 at Kensington Oval, Barbados.

Zampa Credits Skipping IPL For World Cup Form

Following the match, Adam Zampa shared his thoughts on opting out of IPL 2024. 

"I 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 explained. "I was tired, had some niggles, and I'm a family man as well. Sometimes putting them first over work is pretty important."

Zampa also mentioned the extra effort he put in to prepare for the World Cup. 

"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 did a bit more bowling than I usually would before a tournament like this. Everything just feels nice at the moment," he added.

In the match against England, Australia set a formidable target of 201/7, with significant contributions from David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, and Travis Head. England's openers, Jos Buttler and Philip Salt, gave their team a strong start with a 73-run partnership.

However, Zampa's timely dismissals of both openers turned the game in Australia's favor.

Zampa bowled Philip Salt on the first ball of his spell, capitalizing on Salt's mistake of going back to a delivery that wasn't short enough.

After that, he removed Buttler, which caused England to crumble as they could only muster 165/6 in their 20 overs.

England will next face Oman on June 13, while Australia will take on Namibia on June 12.