Fakhar Zaman has been recalled by PCB for PSL preparations.© AFP
Pakistani cricketers Haris Rauf, Fakhar Zaman and Shadab Khan have been recalled from the Big Bash League (BBL) by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for preparations for the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Fakhar’s withdrawal has left Brisbane Heat in a confused state as he was signed on December 31 as a replacement for injured Englishman Tom Abell, but only managed to play one match for them due to a combination of Covid-19 problems and interstate travel restrictions in Australia.
“Unfortunately, the Pakistani cricket board has confirmed that it has withdrawn its permission for Fakhar to play our remaining matches, along with all Pakistani players currently involved in the BBL, and requested that he return immediately to prepare for the Pakistani Super League,” Heat said in a statement. statement, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.
“We are disappointed that he cannot play for us and he is disappointed that he will not get the chance to play a few more games for us. He asked us to thank the fans for their support and wished the team all the best for the remainder. three games,” he said.
Previously, Adelaide Strikers also lost to Rashid Khan for the remainder of the tournament due to international duty for Afghanistan, who will face the Netherlands from January 21 in a three-game ODI series.
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