Adam Zampa leaves New South Wales to join Queensland

Australia's premier white-ball spinner Adam Zampa has moved states and will be seen in action for Queensland in the upcoming Australian summer. Zampa has left New South Wales, but there is uncertainty about the club he'll turn out for in the forthcoming BBL. There is a contracting embargo in place, which is not expected to be lifted until the next few weeks, as most of the BBL executives are currently travelling to the UK for the Hundred.

Zampa's move to Queensland may lead to selection headaches for the coaches. Queensland already have a senior leg-spinner in Mitchell Swepson, and therefore, it seems highly unlikely they would play both Zampa and Swepson in the playing XI.

The move will allow Zampa better access to training facilities as Cricket Australia's national training centre is in Brisbane. The 34-year-old currently lives in Byron Bay, a coastal town in the northeast of New South Wales, which is only a two-hour drive from Brisbane. The proximity will give Zampa the ease to access the training facility.

Queensland Cricket General Manager, High Performance, Bennett King, feels that Zampa's inclusion will be an enriching experience for the group.

“We’re pleased to have Adam join our program and look forward to working together with him,’’ King said in his statement.

“He is a world class bowler, and his experience and insights will certainly benefit our group. We look forward to assisting him with his goal of continuing to represent Australia with distinction in the future.’’

Zampa is likely to feature in the white-ball circuit for Queensland and not red, as he is unlikely to break into Australia's Test team at his age and also due to the consistently brilliant performances of up-and-coming talent in the domestic circuit.

Zampa remains Australia's go-to weapon in white-ball cricket. Therefore, his commitment to the national side is likely to impact his availability for Queensland.