On Sunday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) recalled left-handed batter Fakhar Zaman, leg-spin all-rounder Shadab Khan, and pacers Haris Rauf and Mohammad Hasnain from the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) to prepare for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) season, which begins on January 27.
Zaman had come to the tournament to fill in for injured England batsman Tom Abell, who was playing for the Brisbane Heat. Zaman was only allowed to play one match for the club due to Covid-19 restrictions and travel issues in Australia's states.
Heat said, "Unfortunately, the Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed it had pulled its permission for Fakhar to play our remaining games, along with all Pakistan players currently involved in the BBL, and called as a witness him to return immediately to prepare for the Pakistan Super League."
"We're unhappy that he won't be able to play for us, and he's disappointed that he won't be able to play for us again. He requested us to express gratitude to the supporters for their support and to wish the squad success in the final three games. We appreciate him for making the commitment to come to Australia on such short notice, and we wish him continued success in cricket "Heat added.
Shadab did not play in the Sydney Sixers' win over Sydney Thunder on Saturday, but Hasnain played for the losing side in the same game. Meanwhile, Rauf stated on Saturday on his Twitter account that he was quitting Melbourne Stars with two matches remaining.
"I have to return to my national commitments after a fantastic cricketing experience with @starsBBL for #BBL11. It was a short yet useful and enjoyable experience, with some exciting and great cricket matches. It's always a pleasure to be here! Best of luck to #TeamGreen."