Big Bash League side Brisbane Heat have found a replacement for injured Pakistani star Shaheen Afridi.
According to details, young Pakistani fast bowler Zaman Khan will open the Big Bash League in place of Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Welcome to Heat, Zaman Khan 🇵🇰 🔥
The Pakistani fast bowler has signed on as an International Replacement Player for the remainder of BBL15.
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– Brisbane Heat (@HeatBBL) January 5, 2026
Brisbane Heat signed Zaman Khan as a substitute player.
The Slinger. Welcome Zaman Khan! #BBL15 pic.twitter.com/FALAHrQRVr
– Brisbane Heat (@HeatBBL) January 5, 2026
Sources reveal that Zaman Khan will fly to Sydney after the travel documents are completed.
It is worth noting that Shaheen Afridi is immediately sent home by the PCB after the injury and will complete rehabilitation under the supervision of the PCB medical panel.






