Byron Bay-based leg-spinner Adam Zampa.Credit:Getty
“I try and make really conscious choices about what I put into my body,where I buy things,what materials are better sustainability wise for the planet. There’s information out there you can find easily.”
Zampa was also surprised to learn that the International Cricket Council,which runs World Cups,has signed Saudi Arabian state-owned oil company Aramco as a global partner and sponsor of player-of-the-match awards in World Cups,beginning with the men’s T20 event in Australia.
“We don’t we don’t live in a perfect world,” Zampa said. “I think the fact that there are some conversations starting about it already[is good].
“It’s going to be a steep learning curve for everyone,” Zampa added,before joking,“hopefully,I’ll get the man of the match award at some stage.”
Saudi Arabia has been accused of “sportswashing” to divert attention from its dreadful human rights record.
Other Saudi sporting investments include cricket’s biggest league,the IPL,Formula 1,heavyweight boxing,the purchase of EPL club Newcastle United,the Ladies European Golf Tour (LET) and the breakaway LIV Golf tour,which is causing chaos with men’s golf.
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Zampa believes that players have the right to express themselves beyond cricket.
“We’re obviously role models,” he said. “I don’t think we necessarily just stick to playing.
“I think a collaborative approach is important. I do understand that money is important and we’re part of a business. We are the face of that as well.
“There’s a lot of stuff up in the air at the moment.”