Sydney Thunder congratulate Shadab Khan on his selection in Pakistan’s squad for their upcoming T20 International series against Sri Lanka.
Shadab will depart for Sri Lanka on January 4 after Thunder’s clash with the Hurricanes at ENGIE Stadium and return for the Sydney Smash on January 16 at the SCG. He will also be available for finals, should Thunder qualify.
The 27-year-old all-rounder has impressed in his first season in lime green, scoring 100 runs at 33.33 and taking six wickets to be Thunder’s top wicket-taker after four matches.
Shadab said he’s excited to once again represent his country and looking forward to rejoining the Thunder squad later in the season.
“It’s a great honour to represent Pakistan and to be selected for the upcoming T20 series.” Shadab said.
“It’s been an incredible experience with Thunder so far and I've felt a lot of support in my time here. I can’t wait to come back at the end of the season and hopefully help the team in finals run.”
Sydney Thunder General Manager Trent Copeland said:
“Shadab has been outstanding for us this season and we’re excited to see him earn another opportunity with Pakistan. Representing your country is always a huge honour. We wish him all the best and look forward to welcoming him back for the most important part of our season.”
Thunder are in the final stages of securing a top-quality overseas replacement player while Shadab is away.
Thunder return home to ENGIE Stadium tomorrow night to face the Perth Scorchers in the second annual Wrap Party. It’s set to be an unforgettable night of big-hitting action, live music, fireworks and – for the first time in the BBL – LED wristbands lighting up the entire stadium. Click here to purchase tickets.
Fans can catch all the action live on 7, 7 Plus, Fox Cricket and Kayo from 7:15pm (AEDT).
Sydney Thunder BBL|15 Squad: Wes Agar, Charlie Anderson, Tom Andrews, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings (ENG), Ollie Davies, Lockie Ferguson (NZ), Matthew Gilkes, Chris Green, Ryan Hadley, Shadab Khan (PAK), Sam Konstas, Nic Maddinson, Nathan McAndrew, Blake Nikitaras, Aidan O'Connor, Daniel Sams, Tanveer Sangha, Reece Topley (ENG), David Warner
Sydney Thunder BBL|15 Home Fixtures (All Times AEDT):
Tuesday, December 30 | v Perth Scorchers | ENGIE Stadium | 7:15pm
Saturday, January 3 | v Hobart Hurricanes | ENGIE Stadium | 7:15pm
Monday, January 12 | v Melbourne Renegades | ENGIE Stadium | 7:15pm
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