Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa will play in his 100th ODI at Trent Bridge.
However, despite being regarded as one of the game’s finest white-ball bowlers and being third in the International Cricket Council’s one-day rankings, Zampa is resigned to never playing in the Ashes against England.
“Realistically, I’m probably not going to play in an Ashes in my career,” the 32-year-old said. “I’m OK with that.
“We have lots of Test cricket and there’s still a bit of drive to play that but, in terms of playing in England or playing in Australia against England, I don’t think it’s a possibility for me.
“I think rivalry in any sport gives depth to the games, you can see that with the Ashes. It’s a little bit different to this series in particular, but rivalry is important and the one against England is always great.
“Winning and beating England is always a good feeling and there’s another opportunity in the next five games to hopefully go home with a trophy.”
Zampa has taken 169 ODI wickets at an average of 28, with his wickets-per-match ratio of 1.7 better than that of Shane Warne (1.5).
