Who is Rashid Khan?

Trent Rockets (Men) Less than a month after his 17th birthday, Rashid Khan made his ODI debut on Afghanistan’s tour of Zimbabwe in October 2015. A year and a half later, while back on tour in Zimbabwe in February 2017, the precocious legspinner fetched the highest ever bid for an Associate player in the IPL Auction.

How did Rashid Khan become an automatic pick for Afghanistan?

A year and a half later, while back on tour in Zimbabwe in February 2017, the precocious legspinner fetched the highest ever bid for an Associate player in the IPL Auction. He was snapped up by Sunrisers Hyderabad for INR 4 crores (US$ 597,000). In the intervening time, Rashid quickly established himself as an automatic pick for Afghanistan.

How did Rashid Khan become Afghanistan’s first millionaire?

In January 2018, Rashid’s status as a global superstar was cemented when he became Afghanistan’s first IPL millionaire after Sunrisers reclaimed him at auction for INR 9 crores (US$ 1.4 million). Rashid’s charisma has turned him into a crowd favourite at every stop.

Why is Rashid Rashid so popular in Afghanistan?

In the intervening time, Rashid quickly established himself as an automatic pick for Afghanistan. Not a big turner of the ball, he puts batsmen under constant pressure by bowling quickly through the air, akin to his bowling idol Shahid Afridi, while maintaining a stump-to-stump line.

Is Rashid Khan playing in PSL 2021?

In October 2018, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) drafts revealed that Rashid Khan was included in the 14-men Platinum Category. For the 2021 edition of Pakistan Super League, he was named as the first Platinum Pick for the Lahore Qalandars and played his first match against Peshawar Zalmi.

How does Rashid Khan build pressure in IPL?

He builds pressure not just through dot balls but through his rapid approach to the crease and quickness through the air, bowling at a pace akin to his idol Shahid Afridi. ^ Samyal, Sanjjeev K. (21 February 2017). “Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi overjoyed after IPL 2017 auction”. Hindustan Times. Retrieved 5 April 2017.