West Indies allrounder Fabian Allen has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2024-25 Big Bash League (BBL) season after picking up a hamstring injury during Adelaide Strikers' opening match against Sydney Thunder on Tuesday.

The 29-year-old made 7 and took 1 for 10, claiming the wicket of the in-form Sam Konstas who has since been called up to the Australia Test squad, but injured himself on the boundary with Strikers confirming it was "a high-grade hamstring strain".

"This was Fabian's first time in Australia, and everyone was so excited to see what he could do with the bat, the ball and in the field," Strikers general manager of cricket Simon Insley said in a statement on the Strikers website.

"We are all gutted that the results of the scans have come back ruling him out for the rest of the tournament," he added.

Allen expressed disappointment about the outcome but understands these things happen in cricket.

"While I'm sad that I will miss the rest of the Big Bash, I guess it's all part of sports," Allen said.

"I will be back stronger than before, and just want to wish the Strikers the best of luck for the rest of the tournament," he added.

Allen has represented the West Indies in 20 ODIs and 39 T20Is since his International debut back in 2018 with his last appearance coming during the West Indies tour of Sri Lanka in October this year.