Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan is an Afghan cricketer known for his extraordinary leg-spin bowling and effective batting in limited-overs cricket.

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Rashid Khan Arman Date of Birth: September 20, 1998 Place of Birth: Nangarhar, Afghanistan Nationality: Afghan

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Rashid Khan was born in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. His family briefly fled to Pakistan during the Afghan War but later returned to their homeland.

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Rashid's talent with leg-spin became evident early in his career, and he pursued the sport passionately despite the challenging circumstances in Afghanistan.

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Rashid made his first-class debut for Afghanistan A against England Lions in 2015 and soon became a prominent figure in domestic cricket.

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He has represented Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he gained international recognition for his sharp leg-spin bowling.

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Rashid became the youngest captain in the history of international cricket when he led Afghanistan in a Test match at the age of 20.

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Rashid Khan continues to be a cornerstone of Afghan cricket, inspiring millions of young cricketers in war-torn Afghanistan with his dedication and incredible skills.

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Rashid has kept his personal life largely private, although he has often spoken about the importance of education and family.

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Rashid Khan is known for his quick-arm action, deceptive variations, and incredible control. His ability to bowl a flipper and googly consistently keeps the batsmen guessing.

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Rashid made his ODI debut for Afghanistan on October 18, 2015, against Zimbabwe and his T20I debut shortly after on October 26, 2015.

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Rashid has played in various T20 leagues, including the Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia, Pakistan Super League (PSL), Caribbean Premier League (CPL), and The Hundred in the UK.

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