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Karachi Kings’ spinner Adam Zampa has shed light on his decision to feature in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 instead of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL), pointing to financial imbalance and limited opportunities as key factors behind the move.
Speaking during the ARY Podcast, the Australian leg-spinner offered a candid assessment of his situation, revealing that his skill set did not attract lucrative deals in the IPL despite the league’s massive financial scale.
“To be brutally honest, for someone with my skill set, the money just isn’t there compared to what’s available for other skill sets,” Zampa said.
“Considering the amount of time the IPL requires, it didn’t seem like a reasonable choice for me to keep playing.”
Adam Zampa admitted that he was not a primary target for IPL franchises, which ultimately influenced his decision to step away from the tournament.
The 34-year-old had initially planned to take a short break from cricket before an unexpected opportunity emerged in the PSL.
“I was planning to take a break, but then the PSL came onto the radar about a month ago. It all happened pretty quickly, but I’m enjoying it,” he added.
The leg-spinner was subsequently picked by Karachi Kings during the league’s first-ever auction, and he has already made a notable impact in the ongoing season.
Zampa has played a key role in Karachi’s early success, claiming three crucial wickets across their opening matches and contributing significantly to both victories.
Reflecting on his initial experience in the PSL, Zampa praised the competitiveness of the tournament, highlighting the quality of opposition he has faced so far.
“You look at some of the teams and the names they have, especially in the bowling attack, it’s almost international-level quality,” he said. “Even in a game where we were chasing 129, it went right down to the wire, which shows how strong these sides are.”
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