BBL: Brisbane Heat signs Pak batsman Fakhar Zaman

Brisbane: The Big Bash League (BBL) franchise Brisbane Heat on Friday signed Pakistani batsman Fakhar Zaman as a replacement for England's Tom Abell, who was ruled out of the tournament after sustaining a knee injury.

“It’s great to have a player of his class available for us at relatively short notice. We’re naturally disappointed to lose Tom though and wish him a speedy recovery back home in England,’’ said Brisbane Heat coach Wade Seccombe.

“Fakhar will join us in Melbourne ahead of the game against the Renegades. Due to Queensland’s current border restrictions, he will need to spend 14 days outside of the State before he can play in Queensland.

The Heat are currently preparing for New Year's Day clash with the in-form Hobart Hurricanes. (UNI)