Overview
- The 24-year-old fast bowler joins as an official injury replacement and is available for selection on January 10 at the Gabba against Sydney Thunder.
- Head coach Johan Botha said Khan is a genuine wicket-taker who can control overs with variations and will complement the attack.
- Khan previously featured for Sydney Thunder in 2023–24, taking eight wickets in four matches.
- Afridi returned to Pakistan for treatment after sustaining a knee cartilage injury and will miss Pakistan's T20I series against Sri Lanka starting January 7.
- Afridi's short BBL spell produced two wickets in four games and included a game where he was barred from bowling after two beamers, according to match reports.