Adam Zampa decided to skip IPL 2026 and sign with Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League after thinking practically about his role and earnings.
He clearly said the main issue was money. As an overseas leg-spinner, he doesn’t get high bids in the IPL. Teams usually use overseas slots for fast bowlers or big hitters, and depend on Indian spinners. Because of that, his value in auctions stayed low.
He also felt the IPL takes too much time. It runs for around two months, and for him, the pay didn’t match that long commitment. So he didn’t see it as a good deal anymore. He also knew teams were not really looking at him this time, so he chose to skip the auction.
His IPL career never became stable. He played for teams like Rising Pune Supergiants, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad, but never had a fixed spot.
In total, he played 22 matches across five seasons and took 31 wickets with an economy of 8.37. His best moment came in 2016 when he took 6/19, which is still the best bowling figures by a spinner in IPL history. In IPL 2025, he played just two matches and took two wickets.
His highest IPL salary was around ₹2.4 crore, which also shows why he felt the league was not worth it compared to other options.
Is the PSL Really About “More Money”?
Adam Zampa’s move is not really about getting more money, but about getting better value for his time and role.
In the IPL, he was earning around ₹2.4 crore, but he was often on the bench and not playing regularly. The tournament also runs for a long time, so for him it didn’t feel worth it.
In the PSL, he is earning less money with Karachi Kings, but the situation is better. The tournament is shorter, and he is a main player who is expected to play every match. That makes a big difference for his career.
This decision already looks right. In his first two PSL 2026 games, he has taken 3 wickets with a very good economy rate of 4.62. He also won Player of the Match for 2/11 against Lahore Qalandars.
He has also said he is enjoying the competition, especially playing against bowlers like Shaheen Afridi.
FAQs
Q. Why did Adam Zampa skip IPL 2026?
A. Adam Zampa skipped it because of money value, less chances to play, and the long two-month schedule.
Q. Which teams did Adam Zampa play for in IPL?
A. Zampa played for Rising Pune Supergiants, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Q. Why did Adam Zampa choose Karachi Kings in PSL?
A. Even though the money is less, the tournament is shorter and he gets to play regularly as a main player.
Q. How has Adam Zampa performed in PSL 2026 so far?
A. Zampa has taken 3 wickets in two matches with a 4.62 economy and won Player of the Match for 2/11 against Lahore Qalandars.
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