Shocker in IPL 2024 : Rajasthan Royals (RR) leg-spinner Adam Zampa has withdrawn from the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL), citing personal reasons, leaving a void in the team’s bowling attack. Zampa’s decision comes as a setback for the Royals, who are already missing seamer Prasidh Krishna due to injury.
Shocker in IPL 2024 : Star Spinner Adam Zampa Drops Out! What’s Behind His Exit?
Zampa, who was retained by the Royals at Rs 1.5 crore ahead of the player auction in Dubai, confirmed his unavailability for the 17th season of the IPL through his manager. The leg-spinner had a busy international season, representing Australia in numerous white-ball fixtures since September, including the ICC World Cup in India, where he played a pivotal role in Australia’s triumph.
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Despite his absence from IPL 2024, Zampa is expected to return to action for the T20 World Cup, which follows immediately after the IPL and will be hosted jointly by the West Indies and USA.
Last season, Zampa played six matches for Rajasthan Royals, where he formed a crucial part of their spin department alongside India’s Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal. His standout performance came against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), where he claimed three wickets for 22 runs.
The withdrawal of Adam Zampa adds to Rajasthan Royals’ bowling woes, as they are already grappling with the absence of Prasidh Krishna, who underwent surgery on his left proximal quadriceps tendon late in February.
While Zampa’s decision comes as a blow to Rajasthan Royals, the franchise will need to quickly regroup and explore alternative options to strengthen their bowling attack ahead of the IPL 2024 season.
FAQs:
- Why did Adam Zampa withdraw from IPL 2024?
- Adam Zampa cited personal reasons for his withdrawal from IPL 2024.
- Which team was Adam Zampa playing for in IPL 2024?
- Adam Zampa was part of the Rajasthan Royals squad for IPL 2024.
- How much was Adam Zampa retained for by Rajasthan Royals?
- Adam Zampa was retained by Rajasthan Royals at Rs 1.5 crore ahead of the player auction.
- What role did Adam Zampa play in Australia’s ICC World Cup campaign?
- Adam Zampa played a key role in Australia’s ICC World Cup campaign, finishing as the second highest wicket-taker with 23 wickets.
- Which other player is already missing from Rajasthan Royals’ bowling attack?
- Apart from Adam Zampa, Rajasthan Royals are also missing seamer Prasidh Krishna due to injury.
- When did Adam Zampa undergo surgery?
- Adam Zampa did not undergo surgery. It was Prasidh Krishna who underwent surgery on his left proximal quadriceps tendon.
- How many matches did Adam Zampa play for Rajasthan Royals last season?
- Adam Zampa played six matches for Rajasthan Royals last season.
- What was Adam Zampa’s best performance in IPL 2023?
- Adam Zampa’s best performance in IPL 2023 was against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), where he claimed 3/22.
- Who are the other spinners in Rajasthan Royals’ squad?
- Apart from Adam Zampa, Rajasthan Royals also have Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal as spinners in their squad.
- Which tournament is Adam Zampa expected to participate in after IPL 2024?
- Adam Zampa is expected to participate in the T20 World Cup, which takes place right after IPL 2024.
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