Zampa was scheduled to play for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024, but withdrew from the competition due to fatigue. Having last played international cricket in February, Zampa will be seen in action for Australia in the upcoming Men's T2 World Cup in West Indies and USA from June 1.
“I have really enjoyed playing for Australia. I always liked it, but playing under Dan Vettori, Andrew MacDonald and Pat and Mitch as captain is great fun. I earn good money playing for Australia and I would love to play for Australia and be with my family.,
“I don't get enough benefit from franchise cricket. It's great for some aspects of your life, and it can be really enjoyable, but it's not the same as being in an Australian dressing room, not for me anyway. I don't get that much buzz from it,” said Sai Zampa to The Sydney Morning Herald.
The leg spinner revealed that he had thoughts of becoming a world-famous T2 League player, but is now content with not being a part of that bandwagon. “There's always a lot of talk about 'can you play franchise cricket all year round' and that was something I thought about - at what age should I try to play a bit of franchise cricket.,
“But after 2023 and winning the World Cup and now having a small family, I have realized that I want to play cricket as long as possible rather than trying to play for nine or 10 months. Years, it's a game for six or seven,” he said.
Australia will play their 2024 Men's T20 World Cup games in Trinidad and Barbados where Zampa will be reunited with left-arm spin all-rounder Ashton Agar, who was in the squad (but just played) during the team's victorious campaign in the 2021 edition in the UAE. game). Agar also missed Australia's 2023 Men's ODI World Cup title win in India due to a calf injury.
“I feel like some work is left incomplete."Ash missed the last World Cup, he didn't play during the World Cup we won in Dubai, and he really feels this is his World Cup to put his stamp on."
“I think the wickets will suit him, and I think he can play a major role. We feed each other, we train each other better, we think about the game even more when we're around each other. So it's great to say hello back,” Zampa said.
He signed off by saying that leg spinner Tanvir Sangha is a big future prospect for Australia.Sangha was in the running to become a tour reserve for Australia until he suffered a hip flexor injury during a training camp in Brisbane.
“He has had a lot of shortcomings and injuries over the years which have made it difficult for him to play consistent cricket, but he is years ahead of his age. Even now, I think 'I wish I could do that' and 'I wish I had that part of his bowling.' He is really smart and will definitely have a long career for Australia.
“I am very glad that I am 10 years older than him, not five because I think there will come a time when I will be in the classifieds (looking for a new job).I'm 32 now and the way things are going, hopefully I'll get a bit more time to play for Australia - but I won't be 38 and try to hang on because I know Tanvir I Going to be pretty special,” Zampa concluded.
“I have really enjoyed playing for Australia. I always liked it, but playing under Dan Vettori, Andrew MacDonald and Pat and Mitch as captain is great fun. I earn good money playing for Australia and I would love to play for Australia and be with my family.,
“I don't get enough benefit from franchise cricket. It's great for some aspects of your life, and it can be really enjoyable, but it's not the same as being in an Australian dressing room, not for me anyway. I don't get that much buzz from it,” said Sai Zampa to The Sydney Morning Herald.
The leg spinner revealed that he had thoughts of becoming a world-famous T2 League player, but is now content with not being a part of that bandwagon. “There's always a lot of talk about 'can you play franchise cricket all year round' and that was something I thought about - at what age should I try to play a bit of franchise cricket.,
“But after 2023 and winning the World Cup and now having a small family, I have realized that I want to play cricket as long as possible rather than trying to play for nine or 10 months. Years, it's a game for six or seven,” he said.
Australia will play their 2024 Men's T20 World Cup games in Trinidad and Barbados where Zampa will be reunited with left-arm spin all-rounder Ashton Agar, who was in the squad (but just played) during the team's victorious campaign in the 2021 edition in the UAE. game). Agar also missed Australia's 2023 Men's ODI World Cup title win in India due to a calf injury.
“I feel like some work is left incomplete."Ash missed the last World Cup, he didn't play during the World Cup we won in Dubai, and he really feels this is his World Cup to put his stamp on."
“I think the wickets will suit him, and I think he can play a major role. We feed each other, we train each other better, we think about the game even more when we're around each other. So it's great to say hello back,” Zampa said.
He signed off by saying that leg spinner Tanvir Sangha is a big future prospect for Australia.Sangha was in the running to become a tour reserve for Australia until he suffered a hip flexor injury during a training camp in Brisbane.
“He has had a lot of shortcomings and injuries over the years which have made it difficult for him to play consistent cricket, but he is years ahead of his age. Even now, I think 'I wish I could do that' and 'I wish I had that part of his bowling.' He is really smart and will definitely have a long career for Australia.
“I am very glad that I am 10 years older than him, not five because I think there will come a time when I will be in the classifieds (looking for a new job).I'm 32 now and the way things are going, hopefully I'll get a bit more time to play for Australia - but I won't be 38 and try to hang on because I know Tanvir I Going to be pretty special,” Zampa concluded.
