The Pakistan Cricket Team or the “Men in Green” is the most remarkable team in the cricket history. They are known for their fearless and unpredictable approach to the game. Over the years, Pakistan has produced some lethal and talented fast bowlers and batters.
These talented players are then approached for another league match, for example, the Big Bash League.
Big Bash League or BBL is an Australian T-20 league tournament. Pakistan’s win percentage in t20 matches is second highest in the world. So, these lethal players, draft themselves for the tournament and are selected based on of their requirements and skill sets.
Here are a few players from Pakistan who have appeared in this tournament:
1. Haris Rauf
Born in November 1993, Haris Rauf is a right-arm fast bowler from the Pakistan. He is now a household name in his country.
Haris Rauf has been one of the greatest treasures for the Pakistan Cricket Team in recent years. With his pace and swing, he brings a lot of trouble for the batter. His journey with the white ball gave him the opportunity to play in the Australian league tournament, the Big Bash League, or BBL. He has appeared in this league for four consecutive years i.e., from 2019-2023. He has served as a star bowler for the team Melbourne Stars
2. Usama Mir
Usama Mir born in December 1995, another talented bowler from Pakistan, his bowling style is leg-breakers. He made his debut recently in year the 2023. In a short time, this bowler made a massive impact on the selectors and other players. This young player bagged an opportunity to play for Melbourne Star, in the Australian league tournament, the Big Bash League, or BBL in 2023/2024.
3. Zaman Khan
Zaman Khan born in September 2001 is another one of the finest young right-arm fast bowlers from Pakistan. He made his ODI and T20 debut in year 2023. With his exceptional pace and bounce, he promises to be the next big star. He later bagged the opportunity to play in an Australian league tournament, the Big Bash League or BBL for the team Sydney Thunder in the year 2023/2024.
4. Asif Ali
Asif Ali born on October 1991 is a middle-order righthand batter from Pakistan. He is one of the best power hitters and finishers in the team. Asif made his first-class debut at the age of 19. He also proved himself in PSL i.e., Pakistan Super League, and later bagged an opportunity to play in the Australian league tournament, the Big Bash League or BBL, for Hobart Hurricanes in 2022/2023.
5. Faheem Ashraf
Faheem Ashraf born in January 1994 is a bowling allrounder from Pakistan. He is also known as a left-hand power-hitting batter after Champions Trophy 2017. He has proved himself in national matches as well as league tournaments. He later bagged an opportunity to play in the Australian league tournament, the Big Bash League, for Hobart Hurricanes in the year 2022/2023.
6. Shadab Khan
Shadab Khan is a prodigy for Pakistan, born in October 1998. This young leg-spinner stunned everyone with the way he magically spins his balls. He maintains a brilliant economy throughout his spell.
With his exceptional talent, this young lad is now one of the leading players for his national cricket team. He has appeared several times in the Australian league tournament, the Big Bash League in 2017/18, 2021/2022, and 2022/23 for teams Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat.
7. Usman Qadir
Usman Qadir followed his father’s path and became a wrist spin bowler for his country. He was born in August 1993. He became successful for his spell in under-19 matches. He is also part of the winning team in the Asian Games in the year 2010. His father was Pakistan’s best-known spinner of all time.
Usman has represented Perth Scorchers and Sydney Thunder in the years 2018/2019 and 2022/2023 in the Australian league tournament, the Big Bash League or BBL.
8. Syed Faridoun
Syed Faridoun born in May 2001, is a young left- arm wrist spinner from Pakistan. This young, unorthodox bowler has proved himself time and again. He is a promising rising star for Pakistan.
He got an opportunity to play for Melbourne Stars in the year 2021/2022 in the Australian Big Bash League and he delivered his talent there in his style.
9. Usman Shinwari
Usman Shinwari is a left-arm fast bowler born in January 1994 in Pakistan. He proved himself to be an excellent bowling option amongst his high competitors. When he bowls a new ball, the batter finds himself in trouble.
That being his strength, he also got selected for the Australian League Tournament i.e., the Big Bash League in the year 2018/19 for the team Sydney Sixers.
10. Yasir Shah
Yasir Shah is one of the most brilliant players who had an unlucky start to his career. He was born in May 1986, has a leg-break googly bowling style, and is a part-time right - hand batter.
He made his debut very early, but had to wait for almost nine years to play his first international match but it didn’t stop him from succeeding in life.
Once he started playing international matches, there was no stopping him. Later, he got the opportunity to play in the Australian Tournament Big Bash League in the year 2017/18 for the team Brisbane Heat.
Lastly, some excellent cricket personality has said,” Batters wow the crowd bowlers will win you match”. Pakistan has produced a lot of talented bowlers, significantly faster bowlers as well as batters and is continuing to do so.
To get an opportunity to play in the league tournaments like BBL enhances their skill and ability. By Participating in this tournament, a deserving player get recognition across the world. This tournament also helps player to mingle with other players from different part of the world, that in turn increases respect and sportsmanship among the players.
