Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi endured a disappointing Big Bash League debut when umpires stopped him from bowling after he delivered two beamers in his third over.

 

The left-arm pacer struggled to control his line and length throughout his brief stint. He conceded 43 runs in just 2.4 overs without taking a wicket before the umpires intervened and stopped him from bowling further in the match.

 

Shaheen represents Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League, but his highly anticipated debut turned into a nightmare as he failed to make an impact with the ball.

 

Pakistan's other star players also struggled in their Big Bash debuts. Mohammad Rizwan, representing Melbourne Renegades, managed only 4 runs off 10 balls before getting dismissed.

 

Babar Azam had an equally forgettable start to his BBL campaign. The former Pakistan captain scored just 2 runs off 5 balls before losing his wicket against Brisbane Heat in his opening match.

 

In total, seven Pakistani players feature in this year's BBL season. 

 

Alongside Rizwan and Babar are Shaheen Shah Afridi (Brisbane Heat), Haris Rauf (Melbourne Stars), Shadab Khan (Sydney Thunder), Hasan Ali (Adelaide Strikers), and Usama Mir (Melbourne Renegades).

 

The Big Bash League is being played across various venues in Australia, including Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Hobart, Brisbane, Canberra, and Geelong. The tournament began on December 15, 2024, and will conclude with the final on January 27, 2025.

 

The league will resume its regular season matches before the playoffs begin on January 21.