Shadab stars on debut with stunning spell

WEST INDIES VPAKISTAN ROUND-UP

By Seth Francis
BOTH captains were full of praise for Pakistan debutant Shadab Khan as the bowler claimed 3-7 to give his side a 1-0 lead in the T20 series against West Indies with a six-wicket victory in Bridgetown.
Shadab, 18, who had claimed nine wickets in eight Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches recently, helped restrict the Windies to 111 before Shoaib Malik hit an unbeaten 38 to see the tourists to victory with 17 balls remaining.
Wrist-spinner Shadab said: “It is a dream debut. I hope I will play and perform as well as I did today...

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