Zampa signs two-year contract with Hobart Hurricanes in BBL
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 12:50 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Legspinner Zampa has joined the Hobart Hurricanes on a two-year deal ahead of the upcoming BBL season. The veteran bowler expressed concerns regarding the current pay structure for players in the league. Zampa stated that overseas players continue to receive better compensation packages compared to domestic talent within the competition. His move to Hobart follows these public comments about the economic imbalance between local and international recruits. The Hurricanes will look to incorporate his spin bowling into their lineup for the next two years as he fulfills his new contract obligations. Zampa remains one of the more prominent figures currently discussing the financial of Australian domestic cricket.
- •Zampa signed a two-year deal with the Hobart Hurricanes.
- •The legspinner criticized the BBL for favoring overseas players in contract negotiations.
- •Zampa publicly questioned the pay equity between domestic and international cricketers.
- •The BBL continues to manage roster compositions amid debates over player compensation.
- 12:50 AMESPNcricinfo — Zampa: Overseas players still getting the better deal in BBL
"The Australia legspinner has signed a two-year deal with Hobart Hurricanes
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