Pakistan's talented left-arm fast bowler, Shaheen Afridi, is set to make his debut in KFC BBL|15 after being nominated in this year's Big Bash Draft. Known for his skill with the new ball, the 25-year-old is expected to be a top pick for the Brisbane Heat, who have the first selection in the draft scheduled for June 19.

While the Heat already have left-arm quick Spencer Johnson in their squad, they might be focused on pre-draft signing Colin Munro, potentially opening the door for Afridi to be picked up by the Strikers. Joining him in the nominations are other Pakistani stars like Muhammad Rizwan, Haris Rauf, and Shadab Khan.

BBL|15 Draft Nominees:

• Sam Curran (England)
• Alex Hales (England)
• Lockie Ferguson (New Zealand)
• Tim Southee (New Zealand)
• Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan)
• Shadab Khan (Pakistan)
• Haris Rauf (Pakistan)
• Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan)
• Kusal Perera (Sri Lanka)
• Shamar Joseph (West Indies)

With a gap in Pakistan's international schedule, players like Afridi, Rizwan, Rauf, and Shadab are looking for T20 action in the Big Bash ahead of the T20 World Cup in February. All players in the nominations list are available for the BBL finals, with most open for at least six regular season matches.

Several other international players like Alex Hales, Sam Curran, and Lockie Ferguson have also put their names forward for the BBL, adding to the talent pool for the upcoming season. The draft, to be broadcast on various platforms, will provide clubs with an opportunity to secure top talent early and build their squads effectively.