Rashid Khan Arman is a cricket player from Nangarhar, Afghanistan. He was born on September 20, 1998.
Rashid is a right-handed batsman and an all-rounder who specialises in right-arm leg break bowling.
He was born into a Pashtun family in Afghanistan, but his early years were spent in a refugee camp in Peshawar. Khan fell in love with cricket by watching his idol, Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi.
He was inspired by Afridi’s quick-arm action. He then dedicated himself to mastering different bowling variations.
When he was 17, Rashid earned the chance to represent Afghanistan. He made his ODI debut in 2015 against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo.
The young leg-spinner quickly made his mark, particularly in T20 cricket.
His standout performance of 5 wickets for just 3 runs against Ireland grabbed attention, leading to his rise to prominence. He was then acquired by the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian T20 League.
Teams Played
Rashid has played for the following teams:
– Sunrisers Hyderabad
– Afghanistan
– Comilla Victorians
– MI New York
– New York Strikers
– Rotterdam Rhinos
– Sussex
– Guyana Amazon Warriors
– Speen Ghar Tigers
– MI Emirates
– Barbados Royals
– Kabul Zwanan
– Quetta Gladiators
– MI Cape Town
– Gujarat Titans
– Band-e-Amir Dragons
– ICC World XI
– Trent Rockets
– Afghanistan Under-19
– Durban Heat
– Lahore Qalandars
– St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
– Adelaide Strikers
– Asia XI
– Maratha Arabians
Rashid has caught the attention of experts from around the world for his exceptional leg-spin bowling, sharp googlies, and ability to deceive batsmen in all game formats, especially in T20s.
He is widely regarded as one of the best spinners in the shortest format, with his variations and control over line and length being key to his success.
Rashid made his international debut for Afghanistan in 2015 and has since risen to prominence, breaking multiple records along the way.
Rashid’s rise coincided with Afghanistan’s growing stature in world cricket. He was instrumental in Afghanistan gaining Test status and remains their go-to player in pressure situations.
His meteoric rise can be attributed to his knack for taking wickets at crucial moments, often dismantling top-order batsmen with his well-disguised googly and faster deliveries.
He was the youngest cricketer to captain a Test side when he led Afghanistan in 2019.
Rashid Khan’s International Cricket Debut
ODI Debut: October 18, 2015, vs Zimbabwe
T20I Debut: October 26, 2015, vs Zimbabwe
Test Debut: June 14, 2018, vs India
Rashid Khan’s List Of Achievements
Rashid became the fastest cricketer to take 100 wickets in ODIs, achieving the feat in just 44 matches. He is the youngest Bowler to score 100 ODI Wickets.
He has frequently topped the ICC rankings for bowlers in T20I cricket and remains a top contender in ODIs.
Khan’s exploits in T20 leagues around the world are well documented. He has been a star performer in leagues such as the IPL, BBL, PSL, CPL, and more, often ranking among the top wicket takers.
Impact
Rashid Khan’s impact in the IPL has been nothing short of spectacular. Playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad, he has consistently been among the highest wicket-takers.
His ability to keep the economy rate low while taking wickets has earned him numerous accolades. Additionally, his fielding often saves crucial runs in difficult catches.
Rashid Khan remains Afghanistan’s most valuable cricketer. He recently secured a historic win for his country in an ODI against South Africa. He is undoubtedly Afghanistan’s first global superstar.
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