Shaheen Afridi Set To Represent Brisbane Heat In BBL 15

Anurag Dasgupta

Shaheen Afridi picked by Heat [Source: @CallMeSheri1/x.com]Shaheen Afridi picked by Heat [Source: @CallMeSheri1/x.com]

Brisbane Heat have played a brilliant master-stroke and have signed Pakistan sensation, Shaheen Afridi for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL 15) season. The seamer was drafted in the Platinum pick as he will represent the BBL winners of the 2023-24 season. He will play alongside the likes of Spencer Johnson, Xavier Bartlett, and Nathan McSweeney.

The Heat had the number 1 pick in this year's draft and they utilized it to perfection by going after one of the best pacers in world cricket. The 25-year-old will be available for the entirety of the season and this was one of the main reasons why Heat went after Afridi.

Pakistan has a big gap during the November-February window as there is no international match scheduled. Hence, the likes of Afridi and other Pakistan stars, including Babar Azam and Muhammad Rizwan are available for the mega tournament in Australia.

Prominent Pakistan players in BBL

  • Shaheen Afridi is not the only Pakistan player in the upcoming BBL season. The Sydney Sixers have already drafted in batting star, Babar Azam, and the former skipper will play alongside Steve Smith.
  • Haris Rauf, the other Pakistan speedster has been retained by his franchise, Melbourne Stars. He has been their best bowler since the last few seasons and was deservingly retained ahead of the BBL 15 season.
  • The other team in Melbourne - the Renegades have picked Mohammad Rizwan in the team. He is aiming to get back in the Pakistan T20I side and with the T20 World Cup scheduled next year, Rizwan will aim to produce a stellar show in the Big Bash League campaign.
  • Sydney Thunder have gone all out as they have drafted in all-rounder Shadab Khan in the team. The veteran has done well in T20s and will be a key component for the 2024-25 BBL finalists.