With COVID-19 rocking the ongoing Big Bash League, Cricket Australia (CA) may consider hosting the remainder of the tournament in Melbourne.
A Melbourne Stars support staff member tested positive on Thursday which resulted in exposure to many of the team's playing group.
The 23-year-old Shadab made his debut for Pakistan in all three formats while still a teenager and now has 64 T20I matches under his belt, having taken 73 wickets at an economy rate of 7.11. He also averages 18.33 with the bat at a strike rate of 136.81.
The opener was replaced by 21-year-old Lachlan Hearne in the squad. Brisbane Heat won the toss and elected to bowl, with Sydney Thunder notching up 81/1 in 10 overs of the 20-over innings.
The BBL sees regular interaction between players and fans with fielders in the deep being approached for autographs.
Curran, a member of England's 2019 Cricket World Cup-winning team, had missed last season's BBL because of travel restrictions and quarantine rules.
Chand will play under Australia limited-over skipper Aaron Finch's captaincy in the team which will also feature Shaun Marsh, Kane Richardson, James Pattinson among others.
BBL will begin from 5th December with Sydney Sixers taking on Melbourne Stars.
Shafali Verma's father thanked the BCCI and Haryana Cricket Association for giving her daughter the permission and support to play the WBBL.
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