Cricket / Shaheen Afridi Taken Out of Attack for 'Dangerous Bowling' in BBL Debut
·3 months ago·2 min read
Key Points
- Shaheen Afridi was withdrawn from bowling after delivering two dangerous waist-high full tosses.
- His debut spell ended with figures of 0 for 43 in 2.4 overs and an economy rate of 16.10.
- Melbourne Renegades posted 212 for 5, led by Tim Seifert’s 102 off 56 balls.
Geelong, Dec 15: Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi had a difficult start to his Big Bash League career on Monday after being taken out of the attack for bowling dangerously during Brisbane Heat’s match against Melbourne Renegades at Simonds Stadium.
In the 18th over of the first innings, the Pakistani fast bowler’s night fell apart when he bowled two waist-high full tosses — one to Tim Seifert and another to Ollie Peake. The umpires deemed the deliveries dangerous, forcing Afridi to stop bowling and leaving Heat captain Nathan McSweeney to complete the final two balls of the over.
Afridi could only smile wryly as he walked off, and his debut spell ended prematurely with figures of 0 for 43 from 2.4 overs. The over proved costly, yielding 15 runs and including three no-balls, adding to an already difficult outing that also featured two wides.
The left-arm bowler had arrived in the BBL amid great anticipation, with fellow Pakistan international Mohammad Rizwan also making his tournament debut for the Renegades. Afridi showed early promise, starting with three consecutive dot balls in his second over, but struggled to regain control thereafter.
After being held back, he was reintroduced in the 13th over during the Renegades’ Power Surge, only to concede 19 runs. His final over compounded the damage, sealing a challenging start to his league debut, as he finished with a poor economy rate of 16.10.
Melbourne Renegades capitalised on the Heat’s bowling troubles to post an imposing 212 for 5. Tim Seifert anchored the innings with a commanding 102 from 56 balls, while Ollie Peake provided late impetus with a rapid 57 off 29 balls. Rizwan, however, failed to make an impact, scoring just four runs from ten balls before being dismissed by left-arm spinner Paddy Dooley.
Also Read: Jay Shah Gifts T20 World Cup Tickets, Team India Jersey to Lionel Messi in Delhi
Despite the setback, Afridi’s debut drew attention as a reminder of the unforgiving nature of the BBL, where even elite international talent is quickly tested.
(IANS)
In the 18th over of the first innings, the Pakistani fast bowler’s night fell apart when he bowled two waist-high full tosses — one to Tim Seifert and another to Ollie Peake. The umpires deemed the deliveries dangerous, forcing Afridi to stop bowling and leaving Heat captain Nathan McSweeney to complete the final two balls of the over.
Afridi could only smile wryly as he walked off, and his debut spell ended prematurely with figures of 0 for 43 from 2.4 overs. The over proved costly, yielding 15 runs and including three no-balls, adding to an already difficult outing that also featured two wides.
The left-arm bowler had arrived in the BBL amid great anticipation, with fellow Pakistan international Mohammad Rizwan also making his tournament debut for the Renegades. Afridi showed early promise, starting with three consecutive dot balls in his second over, but struggled to regain control thereafter.
After being held back, he was reintroduced in the 13th over during the Renegades’ Power Surge, only to concede 19 runs. His final over compounded the damage, sealing a challenging start to his league debut, as he finished with a poor economy rate of 16.10.
Melbourne Renegades capitalised on the Heat’s bowling troubles to post an imposing 212 for 5. Tim Seifert anchored the innings with a commanding 102 from 56 balls, while Ollie Peake provided late impetus with a rapid 57 off 29 balls. Rizwan, however, failed to make an impact, scoring just four runs from ten balls before being dismissed by left-arm spinner Paddy Dooley.
Also Read: Jay Shah Gifts T20 World Cup Tickets, Team India Jersey to Lionel Messi in Delhi
Despite the setback, Afridi’s debut drew attention as a reminder of the unforgiving nature of the BBL, where even elite international talent is quickly tested.
(IANS)
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