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Adam Zampa Picks PSL Over IPL, Says Pay and Time Don’t Add Up

He argues overseas wrist-spinners are undervalued in the longer Indian tournament.

Overview

  • Playing for Karachi Kings, he returned 2 for 11 against Lahore Qalandars and was named Player of the Match.
  • In an ARY podcast, he said he withdrew from the IPL because his skill set earns less than other roles and the event’s length made it a poor trade-off.
  • He was released by Sunrisers Hyderabad, skipped December’s mini-auction, and later signed with Karachi Kings for PKR 4.5 crore after first planning a break.
  • The IPL and PSL overlap this season, with the PSL finishing earlier, which pushes players to choose one competition.
  • Across six IPL seasons he has 31 wickets in 22 games and about ₹7.5 crore in total earnings, reflecting how limited overseas slots often reduce bids for specialist wrist-spinners.