Brisbane Heat Sign Mujeeb Ur Rahman And Zahir Khan For BBL 2019-20

It has been a sensational last few days in Afghanistan Cricket. Firstly, they bagged a sensation victory against Bangladesh in Test match and then did excellently to top the tri-series points table. Now, two of their best bowlers Zahir Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman bagged deals for Brisbane Heat in the upcoming BBL 2019-20.

The 18-year-old from Afghanistan collected 12 wickets at 23.41 apiece in BBL|08 and boasted an economy rate of 6.04, which was the best in the competition. And also, they have signed fellow Afghan slow bowler, Zahir Khan. He is a left-arm wrist-spinner playing a key role in his country’s maiden Test victory over Bangladesh earlier this month.

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Zahir Khan is currently plying his trade for the Jamaica Tallawahs in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Prior to that, Zahir played for Lancashire in the T20 Blast and was also picked in the 2018 auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, injury ruled him out of the league.

I hope we can push for the finals – Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Mujeeb, who has tasted success across the world, said he is ready to build on his debut season with Brisbane. Further, Mujeeb Ur Rahman went on to add saying that he would like to add few more good numbers to his brilliant first season.

“I had so much fun playing at Brisbane Heat in my first year that I really wanted to return when the opportunity came. They Qare great guys and I hope we can push for the finals this season,” Mujeeb ur Rahman said as per the lines of Brisbane Heat.

Looking forward to the challenge – Zahir Khan

On the other hand, Zahir Khan quoted that he is delighted to play alongside his friend Mujeeb ur Rahman. He is excited to join the camp, which has a good track record in the tournament.

“This is a very exciting thing for me, especially to be joining the team where my good friend Mujeeb played last year. He told me great things about Brisbane Heat, so I am looking forward to this challenge so much.”

Brisbane Heat has always been one of the tough competitors on the field. Chris Lynn has always been their strength while Brendon McCullum called curtains on his career. It would be interesting to see how Mujeeb ur Rahman and Zahir Khan display their skills in BBL 2019-20.

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