Zaman Khan's BBL Action Questioned by David Warner | Quick Digest
Pakistan pacer Zaman Khan's bowling action came under scrutiny in the Big Bash League after Australian cricketer David Warner openly questioned it to umpires during a match. Warner likened Khan's low-arm action to that of a 'four-year-old bowling', sparking debate. The incident occurred during Khan's debut for Brisbane Heat.
David Warner questioned Zaman Khan's bowling action in BBL.
Warner expressed concerns to umpires about the low release point.
He described Zaman's action as 'like a four-year-old bowling'.
Zaman Khan was making his debut for Brisbane Heat.
The incident sparked debate among cricket fans and media.
Brisbane Heat won the match despite Zaman Khan's expensive spell.
A fresh controversy erupted in the Big Bash League (BBL) when Pakistan's young fast bowler Zaman Khan's unusual bowling action was openly questioned by Australian star David Warner during a match. The incident took place during Khan's debut for Brisbane Heat against Sydney Thunder on Saturday. Warner, who was batting for Sydney Thunder and scored a strong 82 runs, was visibly uncomfortable facing Zaman.
Cameras and stump mics caught Warner repeatedly stopping play, speaking to the on-field umpires, and even exchanging words directly with Zaman Khan about his bowling technique. Warner was heard remarking that Zaman was 'bowling like a four-year-old' and that the ball 'stays so low' due to his slingshot-style, low-arm action. This immediately ignited debate among fans and cricket pundits, with some noting the distinctiveness of Zaman's action while others criticized Warner's comments as potentially harsh and unnecessary.
Zaman Khan, who joined Brisbane Heat as a replacement for the injured Shaheen Shah Afridi, had a challenging debut, conceding 32 runs in three wicketless overs. Despite the scrutiny surrounding Zaman's action and his expensive spell, the Brisbane Heat ultimately secured a seven-wicket victory over the Sydney Thunder, anchored by Usman Khawaja's fluent 78. The event also drew comparisons to a previous BBL controversy involving another Pakistani pacer, Muhammad Hasnain, whose action was questioned by Marcus Stoinis, leading to a suspension and a significant impact on his international career.
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