KARACHI (Kashmir English): Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa has revealed the reason for playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) instead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year.
Speaking during the ARY Podcast, the Karachi Kings player said that he decided not to participate in the IPL because he was not getting lucrative deals compared to his skill set despite the league’s massive financial scale.
Adam Zampa further said that I was not given enough money compared to what other skilled players get.
“To be brutally honest, for someone with my skill set, the money just isn’t there compared to what’s available for other skill sets,” Zampa said.
“Considering the amount of time the IPL requires, it didn’t seem like a reasonable choice for me to keep playing,” he stated.
He said that initially, I had planned to take a break from cricket for some time; however, I got the opportunity to play in the PSL and accepted it.
Experience with PSL
Reflecting on his early experiences in the tournament, the leg-spinner also acknowledged the high calibre of opposition, particularly after a tightly contested match.
“Yeah, good. You know, looking at the team we played against, you can see the names in their squad and the quality, particularly of their bowling attack. It’s almost an international-quality bowling attack,” he said.
“We were chasing 129, so for them to make it so close down to the wire, I think it really shows the quality of their bowling. There are definitely some good teams out there,” he added.
Zampa has played a key role in Karachi’s early success, claiming three crucial wickets across their opening matches and contributing significantly to both victories.
Reflecting on his initial experience in the PSL, Zampa praised the competitiveness of the tournament, highlighting the quality of opposition he has faced so far.
