Shadab impresses English batsman on BBL debut

Pakistan leg spinner Shadab Khan, managed to catch attention on his very debut at the Big Bash League (BBL) last night.

English batsman Ben Duckett too was impressed with Shadab, and the Englishman expected Shadab to ‘take a lot of wickets’ in his short stay at the BBL.

Everything about the Big Bash is so good. The cricket, the fans and the commentary 👏🏼 so good to watch! @76Shadabkhan is gonna take a lot of wickets 🙌🏼 #BBL07

— Ben Duckett (@BenDuckett1) December 20, 2017

Shadab Khan, showcased his skills at the BBL debut, for the Brisbane Heat on Wednesday, as he picked up two crucial wickets, playing a pivotal role for his side 15 runs victory over the Melbourne Stars.

The leggie didn’t have the perfect start as he was greeted with a first ball six by Glen Maxwell, but the Pakistani turned the tide as he got Maxwell caught at long-on on 8 runs.

Opening batsman Luke Wright was the second to perish, after he misread the leggie’s googly and was bowled on 19. The youngster wrapped up his four overs for 41 runs.

Earlier, at just 19 years and 77 days, Shadab Khan became the youngest overseas player to ever feature in the BBL.