Career Information
Rashid Khan – Afghanistan’s Spin Wizard and T20 Superstar
Rashid Khan, born September 20, 1998, in Nangarhar, Afghanistan, is a celebrated Afghan cricketer renowned for his exceptional leg-spin bowling and dynamic batting skills. He has been instrumental in elevating Afghanistan’s status in international cricket.
Cricket Career & Stats
- Test Matches: Rashid debuted in Afghanistan’s inaugural Test in June 2018 against India. In September 2019, at 20 years and 350 days old, he became the youngest Test captain, leading Afghanistan to a historic win over Bangladesh.
- ODI Career: In 2018, Rashid became the fastest bowler to reach 100 ODI wickets, achieving this milestone in just 44 matches.
- T20I Matches: Rashid holds the record as the fastest and youngest bowler to take 100 T20I wickets, reaching this in October 2021 during the T20 World Cup.
- IPL Career: Starting with Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2017, Rashid took 93 wickets over five seasons with an impressive economy rate of 6.33. In 2022, he joined Gujarat Titans, continuing his impactful performances as Retained player with 18 Crores.
Records & Achievements
| Records |
Format |
Ints Rank |
Youngest captains (20y 350d)
|
Test |
1st Position |
| Youngest captains (19y 165d) |
ODI |
1st Position |
| Most consecutive four-wickets-in-an-innings (2 times) |
Twenty20 |
1st Position |
| Most wickets taken lbw (40 times) |
Twenty20 |
1st Position |
| Fastest to 100 wickets (53 matches) |
Twenty20 |
1st Position |
| Fastest to 100 wickets (44) |
ODI |
2nd Position |
- Rashid was the first Associate nation cricketer to take a 7-wicket haul in an ODI match, achieving this against the West Indies.
Hindustan Times
- In 2018, he was named the ICC Associate Cricketer of the Year, reflecting his significant impact on the international stage.
Lesser-Known Facts
- Rashid comes from a large family with ten siblings. While specific details about his parents and siblings are private, his family’s support has been integral to his success.
- As of 2024, his estimated net worth is around $4 million (approximately ₹30 crore), accumulated through cricket contracts and endorsements.
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