NOTTINGHAM: Pakistan pace prodigy Zaman Khan has been signed by Mickey Arthur’s Derbyshire County Cricket Club for this summer’s Vitality Blast.
Zaman, famous for his pinpoint yorkers and exceptional death bowling, has played 49 T20s in his blooming career so far, picking up 59 wickets at an average of 23.35 and with best figures of 4-16.
His consistent performances in the franchise leagues powered him to make his international debut for Pakistan during the three-match away series against Afghanistan in March.
The right-arm pacer has thus far represented Pakistan in six T20Is and picked up four wickets, maintaining a miserly economy rate of 6.66.
Zaman Khan has been enjoying a trophy-laden franchise league career as he has thus far won two Pakistan Super League (PSL) titles with Lahore Qalandars. He also lifted the silverware in the recent edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) with Jaffna Kings.
He is anticipated to arrive around the end of May, joining a pace unit that includes England Lions pair George Scrimshaw and Sam Conners, as well as Sri Lanka great Suranga Lakmal.
Head of Cricket, Mickey Arthur, said: “Zaman Khan is one of the brightest young fast bowlers in Pakistan and he brings experience of T20 success around the world into our dressing room, which will help us to reach our own goals.
“He recently made his debut in one of the best international white ball attacks and looked right at home, so it’s incredibly exciting to welcome him for our T20 campaign.”
Zaman Khan added: “Playing in England is something I’ve wanted to experience and to do it working with Mickey Arthur at Derbyshire is a dream scenario.
“Derbyshire have been impressive in T20 cricket over the last few years, so I’m looking forward to playing with this squad and seeing if we can challenge again this summer.”
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