Shadab Khan signed with Sydney Sixers for the remaining BBL 2021-22, has signed the Pakistan legspinner.
The Suffered Multiple Injuries :-
Khan’s signing would provide a substantial boost to the defending champions. Who was suffering from multiple injuries in addition to finishing second in the standings?
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In the spin department, the Sixers have lost off-spinner Ben Manetti for the season in addition to a neck injury. While left-arm spinner Steve O’Keefe has been sidelined due to a calf strain.
The Sixers also lost Tom Curran to a back injury, while Chris Jordan’s five-match stint has come to an end.
The Excellent Form in T20 WC :-
Shadab Khan, who was taking 197 wickets in 175 T20Is at an economy of 7.18, was in fine form in the recent T20 World Cup. taking nine wickets in six matches in Pakistan’s impressive run till the semi-finals.
The 23-year-old is also a capabling batsman and has been used in pinch-hitting roles in the Pakistan Super League.
“We welcome Shadab Khan’s mastery in all three aspects of the game and can’t wait to get opportunities for him in the coming matches.” Sixers coach Greg Sheppard said.
Shadab is the fifth Pakistani to play in the BBL this season apart from Haris Rauf, Syed Faridaun, Ahmed Daniyal, and Muhammad Hussain.
The Lower-Order Batsman :-
A simple lower-order batsman, Shadab averages 18.33 with a strike rate of 136.81 from 64 T20Is and Khan also scored three half-centuries in his six Test careers.
The team now has a trio of exciting young spinners, with Lloyd Pope and Todd Murphy also forming part of the ranks.
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“All three young men are still learning their craft, but have shown at various associations that they can be world-class,” he said. “We welcome Shadab Khan’s proficiency in all three aspects of the game.”
Even though he has suffered serious injuries, the Sixers are second on the BBL ladder. Their next match against crosstown adversaries the Thunder – known as the ‘Sydney Smash’ – at the Sydney Showgrounds on 26 December.
