Cricket News: Adam Zampa Remains Hopeful of Test Debut Despite Lack of First-Class Cricket
Legspinner Adam Zampa is confident that his game would stand up in Test cricket, despite a lack of first-class cricket over the past six years. Zampa, who has become one of Australia’s greatest white-ball bowlers, believes he is still in contention for a Test debut, even though he has played just two first-class matches since 2019.
Zampa’s White-Ball Dominance and Test Aspirations
- Zampa’s heavy white-ball schedule has limited his opportunities in the longer format, but he is hopeful that the upcoming schedules, including a two-Test series in Sri Lanka early next year and potential Sheffield Shield cricket, could provide him with a rare window to prove his worth in the red-ball format.
- While two spinners in home Tests is rare for Australia, the selectors have indicated that they will be taking a variety of spin-bowling options to support Nathan Lyon in the Sri Lanka tour.
- Zampa’s first-class average of 46.98 has been a concern, but he is confident that his current form and bowling abilities would translate well to the Test arena.
“Even if I do get picked in the upcoming subcontinent tours, people will say, well his record is averaging 46 with the ball, it’s not good enough, people will say that I’m sure, but if I do get picked I’ll know that the way I feel like I’m bowling, it’ll be fine,” Zampa said.
Prioritizing International Career with Australia
- Despite the challenges, Zampa remains committed to prioritizing his international career with Australia, having recently signed a two-year central contract.
- He has withdrawn from the IPL and MLC this year to focus on his national duties, particularly with the 2023 ODI World Cup success fresh in his mind.
Zampa will next be in action for Australia against Scotland in three T20Is early next month, followed by three more against England and five ODIs.
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