'I'll Prove Them Wrong..'- Adam Zampa Gives Fiery Warning

Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa has thrown some light on his journey so far that has led him to become one of the leading wicket-takers in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. Zampa has played a huge role in Australia’s turnaround, leading to their eighth World Cup final against the hosts, India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Adam Zampa’s World Cup 2023 campaign had a sloppy start. He was not at his best during the initial games of the league stage. However, once he started to pick up his rhythm, there was no stopping this guy. Adam Zampa already has the second-highest tally by a spinner in the World Cup. He now has a clear-cut opportunity to go past Muttiah Muralitharan’s record 23-wicket tally in the final.

Adam Zampa has credited his stubbornness and resilience equally with his skill for his performances. Zampa mentioned the Sydney Morning Herald, “Like if someone thinks I’m not up for it, or someone says something about me that I disagree with, I’ll do whatever I can to try and prove them wrong.”

“Then there is the stubbornness in wanting my spot and wanting to win games for Australia, naturally being really competitive and playing with pride. Pride in my performance and in playing for Australia and wanting to win games and win World Cups. There’s a will that’s been around for a long time,” he added.

Adam Zampa Talks About His Red-Ball Career

The Australian leg-spinner did not have a memorable outing to remember in the World Cup semi-final against South Africa. He was taken to the cleaners by the Proteas duo of David Miller and Heinrich Klassen as he finished with expensive figures of 0-55 off seven overs.

Adam Zampa has played 95 ODI and 73 T20I matches for Australia till now. However, red-ball cricket has always eluded him. He has taken 111 wickets at an average of 46.98, in 40 first-class matches.

“I look back and wish that I hadn’t maybe played as much four-day cricket as I was back then, but it’s all led to what I am now as a cricketer, so I can’t really judge it too harshly,” said Zampa about his red-ball career.

“It was just a tough time, the first part of my first-class career, but even back then I was able to adapt straight into white-ball cricket. I was always better at T20 and as a white-ball bowler generally. My List A [one-day] stuff was always really good for South Australia, and even when I was younger with NSW. Naturally, I was just better at it,” he concluded.

Adam Zampa Is Not In The Scheme Of Things For Test Cricket

Zampa is not in the scheme of things for Test Cricket as the likes of Nathan Lyon, Matthew Kuhnemann, Ashton Agar, and Mitchell Swepson are dominating the circuit. However, he is going to be a key asset for the Australian side gearing up to face India in the finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Australia will play their eighth World Cup final.

India and Australia will lock horns in the finals of the 2023 ODI World Cup. The iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will host the summit clash. India will be looking to win their third World Cup title in front of the home crowd while Australia will look to extend their record by clinching a sixth World Cup title.