Adam Zampa Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 8 in |
Weight | 68 Kg |
Date of Birth | March 31, 1992 |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Girlfriend | Hattie Palmer |
Adam Zampa is an Australian cricketer who is known for his leg-spin. He represents South Australia and the Melbourne Stars. He started his career as a medium-pacer and then moved onto leg-spin. Zampa started playing cricket in his youth and has played 2 youth test matches and 8 youth ODIs. After joining the national team, Zampa became a valuable player overnight and also started playing in the domestic leagues. He has played in the Caribbean Premier League for the Guyana Amazon Warriors and became their highest wicket-taker with 15 wickets at an average of 18.46. In the 2016-2017 season, seeing Adam’s form, he was considered to be one of the most dangerous and best T20 bowlers in the world.
Born Name
Adam Zampa
Nick Name
Zampa, Zobra
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Shellharbour, New South Wales, Australia
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New South Wales, Australia
Nationality
Occupation
Cricketer
Family
- Father – Darren Zampa
- Mother – Alison Zampa
- Siblings – He has a sister.
Batting Style
Right-Handed
Bowling Style
Leg-Break
Role
Bowler
Jersey Number
88 – ODI, T20I
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
68 kg or 150 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Zampa has dated –
- Hattie Palmer (2013-Present)
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Big Nose
Brand Endorsements
Adam has endorsed brands like the Vegan Bus.
Adam Zampa Favorite Things
- Batsman – Virat Kohli
Adam Zampa Facts
- He plays for South Australia in the domestic league.
- He has worked as a dolphin trainer at Sea World Entertainment in the past.
- His father played cricket for New South Wales.
- He loves dogs and has a dog named Zaidee.
- He is a star in the Big Bash League and has played for Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars.
- Adam was a medium pacer bowler before he started practicing spin.
- He is inspired by cricketer Shane Warne.
- Adam played for Australia U-19 World Cup in the year 2009.
- He made his first-class debut for New South Whales in the 2012-2013 season against Queensland.
- He made his ODI debut in 2016 against New Zealand.
- In 2013, he spent his winter training at the Centre of Excellence before joining the South Australian squad.
- He performed exceptionally well in the Matador BBQs One-Day Cup and also took a hat-trick during the 2014-15 season.
- The season 2015-16 is considered to be a breakthrough season for Zampa.
- He was named in the T20 XI of the year by Cricinfo in 2016.
- In the IPL, he has played for Rising Pune Supergiants.
- In 2019, he was named in Australia’s squad for the ICC World Cup.
- He made his T20I debut against South Africa in 2016.
- In December 2022, Adam Zampa was nominated for ICC men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2022 award.
Featured Image by Adam Zampa / Instagram