Star import Shaheen Shah Afridi has played his final game for the Brisbane Heat in this year’s BBL season, dealing a significant blow to the team’s title hopes. Afridi sustained a knee cartilage injury while fielding in the victory against the Adelaide Strikers, forcing him to leave the game early and undergo scans confirming the extent of his injury. With consultation from the Pakistan Cricket Board’s medical staff, Afridi will return home to recover in preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup campaign in February.
Expressing his gratitude to the Heat fans and team for their support, Afridi mentioned his disappointment in not being able to finish the season with the team. This injury adds to Brisbane’s challenges as they are already missing key players like Spencer Johnson and Nathan McSweeney due to injuries. To fill the void left by Afridi, all-rounder Jack Wood has been approved to join the Heat as a local replacement.
The Heat will face the Adelaide Strikers again on New Year’s Eve, with the match scheduled to take place at Adelaide Oval. Despite the setbacks, the team remains focused on their performance in the league. Fans can catch all the action exclusively on FOX CRICKET, available on Kayo Sports. Join now and get your first month for just $1 to stream every match of the 2025/26 KFC BBL LIVE.
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