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Ahmad Daniyal becomes part of Melbourne Stars' squad for BBL 11

The 24-year-old is the third Pakistani after Syed Faridoun and Haris Rauf, who is part of the Stars this year

Ahmad Daniyal becomes part of Melbourne Stars' squad for BBL 11 PHOTO COURTESY: PSL

Emerging Pakistan pacer Ahmad Daniyal have been signed by Melbourne Stars for the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) season eleven.

The 24-year-old is the third Pakistani after Syed Faridoun and Haris Rauf, who is part of the Stars this year. He is also a product of player development program at Lahore Qalanders.

 

Pakistan fast bowler Ahmad Daniyal rounds out a huge week of Stars signings! 🌟

Welcome to #TeamGreen 💚

— Melbourne Stars (@StarsBBL) December 9, 2021

 

He appeared onto the scene in the Abu Dhabi T10 this year and then went on to make his debut in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six.

Daniyal is in Melbourne and will join the Stars after completing his mandatory 72 hour quarantine period.

Melbourne Stars General Manager Blair Crouch was thrilled to add another talented bowler to the squad.

"It's been a huge week of international signings at the Stars and we are looking forward to welcoming Ahmed Daniyal into the family. To have Andre Russell, Haris Rauf and Ahmed Daniyal commit to the club for BBL|11 is a massive boost for the squad and for all of our fans, who we can't wait to see back at the MCG this summer to cheer on these world class players."

It must be noted Stars also announced the international signings of West Indies' Andre Russell and Afghanistan's Qais Ahmed.