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Adam Zampa has revealed his all-time favourite Pakistani cricketer, naming legendary all-rounder Shahid Afridi as the player who left the biggest impression on him growing up.
Currently featuring for Karachi Kings in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11, the Australian leg-spinner shared his admiration during a recent podcast appearance, recalling how Afridi’s fearless style shaped his early love for the game.
“I just loved watching Shahid Afridi, not even because he was a leg-spinner, but because of the way he swung his bat,” Zampa said on ARY Podcast.
“When I was a kid, I always wanted to be a batter. The way he entertained people really stood out.”
Zampa also highlighted a current star who has caught his attention during the PSL, Shaheen Shah Afridi. The leg-spinner, who recently faced Shaheen in a PSL fixture, was full of praise for the left-arm pacer’s match-winning ability and on-field presence.
“One player I really enjoy watching is Shaheen Afridi. I played against him recently, and he was outstanding, took four wickets and maintained great rhythm,” Zampa noted.
“It always feels like something is happening when he’s bowling.”
Adam Zampa further underlined Shaheen’s ability to consistently trouble batters, describing him as a bowler with both skill and instinct.
“He clearly knows what he’s doing and has a real knack for taking wickets. Facing him isn’t easy, most of the time, you’re just trying not to get hurt,” he added with a smile.
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