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Melbourne Stars and the Hobart Hurricanes have secured the services of Afghan spinner Zahir Khan and Windies pacer Keemo Paul for the upcoming season of the Big Bash League. Meanwhile, the league is now grappling with the Afghanistan-Ireland series which means many regulars might have to leave BBL.

Taking over as the new CEO, Rahmatullah Qureishi replaced interim CEO Nazim Zar Abdulrahimzai, who was appointed following Lutfullah Stanizai’s removal due to mismanagement and misbehaviour. In his introductory speech, he mentioned that he wants to further develop the game in the country.

Rashid Khan has recalled the first instance when he met Rishabh Pant on the cricket field and hailed the Indian batsman as someone who can play every shot in the book. The Afghan spinner remembered that Pant had the bowlers completely bamboozled during an Under-19 tri-series in 2015.

Rashid Khan, in a conversation with Yuzvendra Chahal, explained his thought process of keeping the ball short with variations, while bowling to someone like Andre Russell. Rashid also praised ‘explosive’ Rishabh Pant’s ability to play different shots, something that makes him a difficult opponent.