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Surrey have secured Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa for four crucial T20 Blast matches. The 33-year-old, a dual World Cup winner, is Australia’s leading T20 wicket-taker with 117 scalps. He’ll debut in Surrey’s July 6 double-header against Essex at The Oval. Zampa’s arrival boosts Surrey’s title push as they currently top their group.

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Surrey sign Australian spinner Adam Zampa for T20 Blast

Australia’s leading T20 wicket-taker Adam Zampa joins Surrey for four Vitality Blast matches, including key clashes against Essex and Somerset.

"Adam Zampa is one of the finest T20 spinners in world cricket – Alec Stewart, Surrey CCC"

Surrey, June 27

Australia spinner Adam Zampa has signed for Surrey to play four T20 Blast games. He will arrive ahead of Surrey’s double-header fixture against Essex at The Oval on July 6. The 33-year-old is the highest wicket-taker for Australia in T20 cricket with 117 wickets. He was the first Australian to pass 100 T20I scalps and was part of the teams that won the T20 World Cup in 2021 and the 50-over World Cup in 2023.

The leg-spinner has over 350 T20 wickets in a career that has taken him around the world to all the biggest franchise leagues, including the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Big Bash, and The Hundred – where he helped the Oval Invincibles to back-to-back titles in 2023 and 2024.

Sam Curran’s Surrey have been in excellent form in the competition, winning a last-ball thriller against Kent with Chris Jordan striking the final delivery for four to secure victory. This was followed by comprehensive victories at home against Sussex and Middlesex, the latter in front of a sell-out crowd.

Zampa’s first game will be the double-header against Essex on July 6, followed by a trip to Bristol to take on Gloucestershire. He’ll be in action again at The Oval as Surrey take on Glamorgan on July 11 under the lights before rounding off his initial spell in the Three Feathers in another double-header against group leaders Somerset on July 13.

If Surrey reach the knockout stages of the competition, Zampa will be available for the quarter-finals and Finals Day.

Alec Stewart, High-Performance Cricket Advisor at Surrey CCC, said, “Adam Zampa is one of the finest T20 spinners in world cricket, and I’m excited to welcome him to Surrey for the Vitality Blast. He brings a wealth of experience and technical skills on the pitch and great character off it.”

Adam Zampa said, “I can’t wait to get going for Surrey and to play in front of the Kia Oval crowd once again. It’s one of the great grounds in the world to play the game, and I know how much playing for Surrey means to the lads, so I’m looking forward to seeing what it’s all about.”

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Great signing by Surrey! Zampa has been brilliant in IPL too. His googly is deadly and he's a thinking bowler. Hope he gets to bowl against some Indian batsmen in county cricket. 🇮🇳🏏 #CricketLover
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Priya M.
Interesting to see Aussie players getting more county contracts. Zampa is quality but I wish more Indian spinners got these opportunities abroad. Our domestic talent is world class too!
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Arjun S.
Saw Zampa play for RCB last season - his control under pressure is amazing! Hope he brings that same energy to Surrey. The T20 Blast is getting more competitive each year.
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Sneha R.
While Zampa is a great player, I feel county teams should give more chances to local English spinners. Too much reliance on overseas players might hinder England's own spin development. Just my two paise!
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Vikram J.
Zampa's experience in different conditions will be invaluable for Surrey. His IPL stints have made him adaptable. Looking forward to watching his battles in England! 🏏
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Neha P.
As an Indian cricket fan, I enjoy watching Zampa bowl. His celebrations are so energetic! Hope he does well, except against any Indian players in the tournament 😉

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