SYDNEY: Pakistan’s young speedster – Muhammad Hasnain, who made his Big Bash League (BBL) debut against Strikers, made headlines after his brilliant opening spell.
The right-arm-pacer made his debut in style; taking his BBL’s wicket on his second. His first over was a three-wickets maiden.
Hasnain’s brilliance inspired the Australian left-handed batter – Usman Khawaja to shower praises on the youngster. Terming Hasnain’s deliveries as ‘Rockets’.
Husnain bowling rockets 🚀 #BBL11
— Usman Khawaja (@Uz_Khawaja) January 2, 2022
England’s veteran batter – Alex Hales, too, did not hold back and heaped praises on the Hasnain’s fiery spell.
Thunderbolts! Love to see it! 👏🏼 @MHasnainPak 💚 ⚡️ @ThunderBBL
— Alex Hales (@AlexHales1) January 2, 2022
Hasnain also made Australian sports reporter – Nic Savage, his fan.
My new favourite player…
Mohammad Hasnain takes 3/20 on debut for the Sydney Thunder.#BBL11 pic.twitter.com/7ctqoscE9j
— Nic Savage (@nic_savage1) January 2, 2022
Hasnain’s historical first over also made his BBL franchise to laud his brilliance.
Hasnain looks like the nicest guy to ever bowl rockets.
— Sydney Thunder (@ThunderBBL) January 2, 2022
Hasnain claimed his first BBL wicket; dismissing Matt Short. The pacer then trapped Jake Weatherald in legs on the next ball. Jonathan Wells was the final victim to the Pakistani speedster, who tried to pull a short delivery, but was caught by Ben Cutting.
What a debut! 👏👏 #BBL11 pic.twitter.com/xdi33ohiB6
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 2, 2022
Mohammad Hasnain starts his BBL career with a triple-wicket maiden!
The dream start.#BBL11 pic.twitter.com/XpfFsjW5HP
— Wisden (@WisdenCricket) January 2, 2022
