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Australian spinner Adam Zampa has criticized former Australian captain Michael Clarke and other ex-cricketers for their ongoing negative commentary about the current Australian cricket team. Clarke and Matthew Hayden, among others, have been notably critical of the team’s recent performances, especially after Australia failed to advance to the knockout stages of the T20 World Cup. Australia was eliminated after losses to Afghanistan and India in the Super 8 stage.
Additionally, former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson also weighed in, questioning the need for a farewell Test for David Warner, who struggled in his final season in Test cricket.
Adam Zampa hits back at criticism from former Australia stars.
On the Final Word podcast, Adam Zampa didn’t hold back in addressing the harsh critiques of his teammates from former cricketers.
“The way that I see it is, when ex-players come out, it’s almost like they’re talking about it on a big WhatsApp group or something, like ‘let’s all back each other up and say the same s**t’,” Zampa said. “There was a bit of time there where people were going really hard for us, and for an Australian cricketer looking forward to what I think I’m going to be like when I’m done … I’m like, ‘what are they doing …” said Zampa.
“Just be thoughtful and actually try and help, and understand what it’s like to be a professional cricketer … you f***ing did it already, so why are you being such a f***wit about it,” Adam Zampa also urged former cricketers to be more reasonable in their comments about the national cricket team.
Adam Zampa has previously criticized former Australian cricketers for their unwarranted remarks about the team. After Australia’s early losses in the ODI World Cup in India last year, including defeats to India and South Africa, Michael Clarke had sharply criticized the team’s batting struggles.
Despite this, Australia, led by Zampa, staged a remarkable comeback, winning nine consecutive games to clinch their sixth ODI World Cup title. Zampa, with 23 wickets at an average of 22.39, was a key player, and Australia triumphed over an unbeaten India in the final.
