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The Gabba is all set to witness the fury of Pakistan's pace king in BBL. In a major coup for the Big Bash League, superstar speedster Shaheen Shah Afridi was snapped up with the coveted number one draft pick by the Brisbane Heat.
This signing not only delivers a devastating new-ball bowler to the Heat's arsenal but also promises Afridi a massive payday, highlighting the huge value placed on his world-class talent for the upcoming BBL 15 season. Here's how much bucks Shaheen Afridi will be getting for his maiden stint in the league.
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How Much Is Shaheen Afridi Being Paid In The BBL?
As a Platinum category selection, the left-arm quick of Pakistan is in line to earn up to $420,000 AUD (2.39 Crore in INR) for his stint in the Australian T20 league. Here's a breakdown of category wise payment in BBL:
| Draft Salary Bands | |
| Platinum | $420,000 |
| Gold | $300,000 |
| Silver | $200,000 |
| Bronze | Up to $100,000 |
His final salary will be determined by his availability throughout the season. If he is available for the Heat's entire campaign, he will receive the full $420,000 amount. Let's take a look at the payout scale as per matches for the Platinum category in BBL:
| Availability | Salary (AUD) |
| Full Season | $420,000 |
| 10 Matches | $400,000 |
| 9 Matches | $380,000 |
| 8 Matches | $360,000 |
Afridi's payment scales down based on the number of matches he is contracted for, potentially earning $360,000 for eight matches.
Shaheen Afridi Excited For Upcoming BBL Stint
The lucrative contract is a significant investment for the Heat, who are banking on Afridi’s fearsome new-ball bowling to propel their title ambitions. He joins a formidable pace attack featuring Spencer Johnson, Xavier Bartlett. Afridi himself is thrilled at the prospect of playing at the Gabba, a venue he holds in high esteem.
“As a fast bowler, we always hear about Australia, and the fast wickets (and) for fast bowling, Gabba is the place to bowl. I already have a lot of memories of the Gabba,” Shaheen told The Surge podcast.
He also sees it as a prime learning opportunity, stating, “For me, you are always learning and for me it is very exciting to meet the Heat bowlers and I will be learning a lot from them.”
His signing is part of a larger influx of Pakistan's talent into the BBL 15, thanks to a rare gap in their international schedule, setting the stage for an exciting summer of cricket for the left-arm menace.
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