Adam Zampa, Australia’s greatest bowler, is expected to miss tonight’s T20 World Cup match against Sri Lanka due to an illness, it has been revealed. COVID-19. Zampa recently returned a positive test, but he is only exhibiting minor symptoms, according to a team official.
Despite the fact that the team insists he is still available for selection, it makes his participation in Tuesday night’s game at Perth Stadium very questionable. If selected, Zampa would have to make his own way to the game. He would have little touch with the other Australian players and support staff.
New Covid Rule
The World Cup this year does not forbid players from competing if they test positive for the virus. Therefore, despite being deemed “possibly positive” by the squad, Ireland’s George Dockrell participated in the match against Sri Lanka on Sunday in Hobart.
Ashton Agar is likely to be included if the Aussies decide not to play Zampa. Since the world champions’ T20 team decided to field just four specialised bowlers, Agar has been the underdog tale.
Zampa’s record
In T20Is played at home, the left-arm spinner has an impressive run-saving record, conceding just 5.34 runs per over, whereas in all T20s played against Sri Lanka, Agar’s mother’s native nation, that number lowers to 5.16.
This World Cup is under much more looser bio-security regulations than last year’s competition. The previous WC was in an “isolation bubble” in the UAE. This is because the Australian government abolished obligatory isolation standards earlier this month.
What Players Said:
The current champs have appreciated the more laid-back attitude. When comparing the two World Cups hosted in back-to-back seasons, Pat Cummins noted last week, “It’s a very different dynamic.”
“Last night, the crew went out to dinner, and we were actually talking about it and saying, ‘This is the first time we’ve done this in approximately three years. It’s a lot of fun. One of the biggest benefits of representing your country is the opportunity to travel and engage in new experiences.
What is Ahead for Australia?
Australia’s defeat to New Zealand in their tournament opener on Saturday means another loss would likely end any hope of defending their title. Due to the close competition in Group 1, their defeat to New Zealand has put them in the backseat with no room to move forward. Australia’s NRR fell to an extremely pitiful -4.45, and this undoubtedly caused them to lose their high ground.
Only when teams are in a tie for first place heading into the semifinals do NRRs come into play. But you want to be two of the top teams in a group of six teams. There is a lot of competition. NRRs will also be on teams’ thoughts. Teams dating back to Australia who often defeat Sri Lanka at home are under additional pressure. Instead of just defeating Sri Lanka, they seek a major triumph.
