Perth Scorchers dealt blow with Yasir Arafat ruled out with injured thumb Yasir Arafat has been ruled out of the Big Bash with a thumb injury. Picture: Will Russell/Getty Images Source: Getty Images PERTH Scorchers have been dealt a big blow, with its international star Yasir Arafat ruled out of the remainder of the club's KFC Big Bash campaign with an injured thumb. Arafat will this week undergo surgery, ruling him out for the remainder of the tournament. Arafat injured the thumb on his right hand in last Thursday's win over the Adelaide Strikers when he dived to field a ball early in the innings. His thumb became caught in the turf, rupturing a key ligament. The 31-year-old bowled out the game with the injury, which occurred in his bowling hand. Arafat had starred for the Scorchers since arriving at the franchise after the season began, claiming 12 scalps in six matches to sit equal second on the wickettakers tally. He helped Perth register a thrilling 'super over' win against the Sydney Sixers earlier this month with some fine bowling at the death. BBL regulations state that Arafat will not be able to be replaced by another overseas player as the paceman was already a replacement for original international signing Dwayne Smith. Smith remains unavailable after leaving the Scorchers having not played a game in the tournament. Selectors are considering requirements for the remaining matches and will make a determination shortly if an application for a local replacement player will be submitted to the BBL Technical Committee.