Mitchell Starc can take some of the credit as Shaheen Shah Afridi arrives in Australia as part of a star-studded Pakistan contingent to lead Brisbane Heat 's depleted attack in the BBL .

Afridi, the towering left-arm quick, is a hardened three-format international at just 25, and was taken with the first pick by Heat in June's draft. A season-ending injury to Spencer Johnson and Michael Neser's Test duties mean Johan Botha's side will be leaning heavily on the man who recently took over as Pakistan's ODI captain.

"They [Johnson and Neser] are experienced bowlers for this team and I hope I play my role, that's why I'm here," Afridi said on Wednesday. "In all three [disciplines]... fielding, and if I need, chipping in batting as well, I'll give my best. It's not a small league and

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