Shaheen became a high-profile casualty when the Heat ruthlessly swept aside his Trent Rockets to win the T20 Blast Final by six wickets at Lord’s on Saturday.
The 24-year-old quick has been formally cleared by the BBL Technical Committee as an International Replacement Player and will eligible for selection in Friday’s marquee match against the Sydney Thunder at the Gabba.
Zaman Khan’s Previous Big Bash League Experience
Zaman Khan has already seen plenty of the BBL stage. The left-arm speedstar had earlier represented Sydney Thunder in BBL 13, where he played four games and claimed eight wickets at an average of 16.38.
His good performances during the season, helped him establish himself as a death-overs bowler. Since then, Zaman has played himself into some experience on the international stage with Pakistan in 10 T20 Internationals and one One-Day International.
Impressive Form in Global T20 Leagues
His BBL call-up follows his regular appearances in key T20 tournaments. He is currently representing Lahore Qalandars in PSL captained by Shaheen Afridi, his speed and variety has been fruitful.
He also hit the news in Abu Dhabi T10, where he took a hat-trick in his first game. He also played in the England’s The Hundred, for Manchester Originals.
Brisbane Heat Welcome Zaman Khan
“Baz (man of) one of the world’s most potent hitters and to also have both his knowledge and captaincy qualities will be invaluable for us,” said Brisbane Heat head coach Johan Botha, who added that Zaman would “add an extra dimension with both bat and ball” heading into the final phase of BBL07.
Team management are confident that Zaman’s ability to take wickets early in the innings and bowl with control through the middle overs will help Heat to making it into a top-four finish.
Upcoming Fixtures
Brisbane Heat’s battle will become in Coffs Harbour against Sydney Sixers, before they come back to their final home game of the season against last season’opened them out.
Conclusion
The signing of Zaman Khan provides Brisbane Heat with an experienced T20 wicket-taker when it matters in BBL 15. Having played and performed well at the highest level of cricket as well as franchise leagues like the Indian Premier League, the short-paced Pakistani pacer will establish himself right from the beginning and aid his side to a strong finish.
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