In the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, Afghanistan will be significantly impacted by Rashid Khan, who is perhaps the best spinner in cricket. He has been reliable ever since he returned to action after missing time due to injuries during the Zimbabwe series. Rashid Khan’s skill is indisputable. Any good batter on any given day could be destroyed by his cunning googlies and potent variations.
Rashid Khan took 15 wickets in 8 ODIs last year. He most recently played for MI Cape Town as captain during the SA20 2024–25 season, taking nine wickets in nine games. With five five-wicket hauls and 198 wickets in 111 games, he has an outstanding overall record in the ODI format. In international ICC events, the Afghanistan cricket team has significantly improved and achieved new heights.
After England, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, Afghanistan came in sixth place at the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. With some courageous performances, they won hearts. After defeating Australia and Bangladesh, Afghanistan advanced to the Super 8 of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup.
1. Batters’ fear of taking him on:
Since breaking into international cricket Rashid Khan has come along way. With his spin bowling, Rashid Khan is a very effective bowler in the team. In very little time Rashid Khan has become one of the bowlers whose batters fear the most. During his spell, it takes control of the game and doesn’t leak runs which builds pressure on opponent batters.
2. Smart Use of Variations:
His leg-spin is so effective that he is considered one of the best. Despite not being a great ball-turner, his quickness in the air puts pressure on batters. An accurate googly is his most powerful weapon, and he has many versions. In 111 ODI games, he has picked 198 wickets for Afghanistan. He is just two wickets shy from getting 200 ODI wickets for Afghanistan. We may see Rashid Khan reaching the milestone in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
3. Spin friendly tracks
Pakistan pitches are known for spin-friendly which may help Rashid Khan to spin his web for the batter. Rashid Khan always provides breakthroughs for the team as he is ahead of the batter. With bowling skills Rashid Khan will be a key player for Afghanistan as they want to go further in the tournament.
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