Two Pakistani players sign for Big Bash League
Two Pakistani players sign for Big Bash League |Two Pakistani players sign a deal with Big Bus League, names come out. Pakistan Cricket Team Fast bowler Usman Shinwari and all-rounder Fahim Ashraf have been contracted for the Australian Big Bash League, both cricketers will represent the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League. Melbourne Renegades will play its first match of the season against the Sydney Thunder on December 19.
Usman Shinwari will play for the second consecutive season on behalf of the Melbourne Renegades. Usman Shinwari’s performances last season were brilliant. He bowled with an economy rate of four fours. His average bowling speed was recorded at 151 mph. Usman Shinwari will also represent Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League and he has been transferred from Karachi Kings to Lahore Qalandars.
The Renegades will be available for the first five matches after which they will be replaced by England’s Harry Gerney. Usman Shinwari is considered to be a strong candidate for the Test series against Sri Lanka. If he is selected in the squad, Usman Shinwari may have to miss the Big Bash matches. That will continue until December. Also, all-rounder, Nader Fahim Ashraf has signed for the first time. They will be available to the Melbourne Renegades for the first eight matches, after which Mohammad Nabi will be replaced by Afghanistan. Fahim Ashraf is recovering from a knee injury.
