India, April 1 -- Adam Zampa has explained why he opted out of the ongoing IPL season, choosing not to register for the mini-auction. Zampa, who made his IPL debut in 2016, featured for Sunrisers Hyderabad last season, playing just two matches and picking up two wickets at an economy of 11.75. The Australian leg-spinner said that, after assessing his abilities and the demands of the two-month IPL schedule, he felt the financial package on offer did not match his expectations.

Despite his proven credentials at the international level, Zampa has struggled to replicate the same success in the IPL. Over 22 matches in the league, he has taken 31 wickets at an economy rate of 8.38, falling short of expectations. This inconsistent performance h...