Australian cricketer Lloyd Pope has reportedly said that he is eager to learn from Pakistan’s leg-spinner Shadab Khan in Big Bash League (BBL). It is reported that the cricketer has emerged as the key player in their pursuit of the third BBL title.

Shadab was listed as substitute in the match against the Sydney Thunder, with the Sydney Sixers hopeful that the Pakistani star’s Covid-19 test result would come back in time for him to begin playing, local media reported.

“It’s incredibly thrilling for us to add another international player to our squad,” Pope said.

Pope said that he had a brief conversation with Shadab from a distance of two metres while the Pakistani spinner wore a mask.

“I’m excited to pick his brain and see what he has to offer. He has extensive international experience and, particularly as a leggie, he will bring a great deal to the table. I’m keen on spending time with him,” Pope said.

Earlier, BBL franchise Sixers had announced the signing of Pakistan all-rounder and vice-captain Khan for the eleventh edition of the league.

Sydney Sixers took to Twitter to announce the signing of the Pakistani star spinner, who has also performed well with the bat for Pakistan recently.

“We’ve signed Pakistani star spinner Shadab Khan for the remainder of #BBL11,” tweeted Sydney Sixers.

We've signed Pakistani star spinner Shadab Khan for the remainder of #BBL11 🙌 ✍️

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— Sydney Sixers (@SixersBBL) December 24, 2021