The Sharjah Warriorz are thrilled to announce the signing of Australian international cricketer Adam Zampa, who will replace Sri Lankan wicket-keeper batter Kusal Mendis for the remainder of Season 3 of the ILT20.
Zampa, who had a brief stint in the ILT20’s inaugural season, brings vast experience, having played nearly 400 T20 matches in his career. The Australian leg-spinner boasts an economy rate of under 8 runs per over, with 117 wickets in 95 T20Is and 355 wickets in 291 T20s, including four five-wicket hauls. The 32-year-old, inspired by the legendary Shane Warne, is the first Australian bowler to claim 100 T20I wickets and remains a key figure for his national side.
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A pivotal player in Australia’s T20 World Cup triumph in 2021, Zampa finished as the tournament’s second-highest wicket-taker with 13 scalps in 7 matches, an economy of 5.81, and best figures of 5/19, the standout performance of the competition. The tournament, held in the UAE and Oman, gave Zampa valuable experience in local conditions, which is expected to benefit the Sharjah Warriorz in the ILT20.
Zampa also brings a wealth of franchise cricket experience, having featured in the Big Bash League, IPL, Caribbean Premier League, The Hundred, Vitality Blast, and Major League Cricket.
In the Sharjah Warriorz squad, Zampa joins a strong bowling lineup alongside Adil Rashid, Harmeet Singh, Mohammad Jawadullah, captain Tim Southee, and Adam Milne.
“I am delighted to be returning to the UAE and joining the Sharjah Warriorz for Season 3 of the DP World ILT20. The Warriorz are among the best franchises in the tournament, and I am looking forward to working alongside the likes of Adil Rashid, Tim Southee, and JP Duminy. I am confident that we will do well as a team and produce some fantastic performances for our fans in the second half of the tournament,” said Adam Zampa.
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“Adam Zampa is a brilliant bowler, and a player that every team would love to have. We are delighted to have him join our squad and believe that he will be crucial to our progress in the tournament this season. He is one of the most dangerous bowlers in the format, and we are confident that he can have a solid impact for the Sharjah Warriorz in the UAE, a country that holds happy cricketing memories for him,” said JP Duminy, Coach, Sharjah Warriorz.
“The Sharjah Warriorz are elated to have Adam Zampa join the squad for the third season of the ILT20. His never-say-die attitude is something that always uplifts any team, and the Warriorz would definitely not mind more of that fighting spirit. We look forward to seeing Adam Zampa causing all sorts of problems for opposition batters,” said Kshemal Waingankar, COO, Sharjah Warriorz.