Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi was pulled out of his Big Bash League (BBL) debut after being warned for dangerous bowling, marking an unexpected start to his Australian T20 campaign. Representing the Brisbane Heat, Shaheen bowled a sharp bouncer that struck Melbourne Renegades batter Josh Brown, prompting umpires to intervene under player-safety rules.

Following discussions between officials and team management, Shaheen was withdrawn from the remainder of the match as a precautionary measure. The decision sparked debate among fans, with many arguing the delivery was within competitive fast-bowling limits.

Cricket analysts noted that Australian domestic rules around short-pitched bowling are strictly enforced to protect batters. Despite the incident, team officials expressed confidence in Shaheen’s professionalism and expected him to continue featuring in upcoming BBL matches as the tournament progresses.