Khan made his One Day International (ODI) debut for Pakistan against the West Indies on 7 April 2017. He made his Test debut for Pakistan, also against the West Indies, on 30 April 2017. He was part of Pakistan’s 2017 Champions Trophy winning squad. In September 2017, he was named the PCB’s Emerging Player of the Year.
On 18 December 2020, Khan captained the Pakistan team for the first time in an international match, when he led the side in the first Twenty20 International (T20I) against New Zealand during Babar’s injury.
How much does Shadab Khan earn?
If Shadab is picked or retained in the Platinum category, he will be paid AU$340,000 (US $233,853 approx.) regardless of how many games he plays. Meanwhile, other possible Pakistan retentions can be Ahmed Daniyal and Syed Faridoon. The Lahore Qalandars’ products can be retained by the Melbourne Stars.
After impressive stints in the Pakistan Super League and the ongoing Caribbean Premier League, Pakistan’s 18-year-old legspinner Shadab Khan has signed with the Brisbane Heat for the seventh season of the Big Bash League, starting December 19.