Pakistan Cricket Board has asked Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf to return from BBL 2021/22 to prepare for the upcoming PSL season, beginning on 27 January.
In a statement, BBL franchise Brisbane Heat said they are 'disappointed' that Fakhar would not play in the remaining matches. ‘Unfortunately, the Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed it had rescinded its permission for Fakhar to play our remaining games, along with all Pakistan players currently involved in the BBL, and summoned him to return immediately to prepare for the Pakistan Super League.’
Fakhar was signed by the Heat on 31 December, and played only one game due to Covid-19-related travel restrictions.
A great cricketing experience with @starsBBL for #BBL11 comes to an end as I have to go back to fulfil my national https://t.co/WLfs9Nsxux was short but a learned & wonderful experience with some thrilling & amazing games of cricket
— Haris Rauf (@HarisRauf14) January 15, 2022
Always love to be here! All the best #TeamGreen pic.twitter.com/rZPolESTy2
Rauf, meanwhile, confirmed via social media that he would Melbourne Stars with two matches remaining. Shadab did not play for Sydney Thunder against Sydney Sixers, on 15 January.