Rashid Khan to play for Sussex in T20 Blast
Afghanistan international Rashid Khan has signed a deal to play for Sussex for the first half of this season’s T20 Blast tournament.
Rashid will link up with coach Jason Gillespie, who was also the leg-spinner’s mentor for the Adelaide Strikers in the recent Big Bash League (BBL), which the Strikers won.
Still only 19-years old Rashid has become a sought-after signature in domestic T20 tournament around the world, with him fetching a bid of US1.4m from the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the recent IPL auction.
He finished top of the wicket-takers in the BBL, capturing 18 scalps in 11 games at a fantastic economy rate of 5.65.
Gillespie said Rashid signing for Sussex: “We are delighted that Rash has agreed to join us at Sussex. His form for Afghanistan and the T20 teams he has played for over the last couple of years has been phenomenal.
“I have worked closely with Rash at the Adelaide Strikers in the BBL and have been incredibly impressed with his attitude, work ethic and team-first mentality.
“We look forward to welcoming him to the Sharks where I’m sure he will quickly become a fan favourite.”
Sussex’s director of cricket, Keith Greenfield, said: “Rashid is the most sought-after spin talent in the world.
“He has made a significant impact in all the teams he has played for to date, so to make this move happen is fantastic.”
Latest
-
NewsJofra Archer shows flashes of top form on return from injury
Archer continued his return to action in a Second XI County Championship match at Hove.
-
NewsChris Jordan says suspending IPL ‘the right call’ as he awaits return to England
There has already been plenty of debate over whether the tournament should have continued as long as it did during a public health emergency.
-
NewsOn this day in 2011: Alastair Cook was named as England’s new ODI captain
Cook replaced Andrew Strauss, who retired from one-day cricket, while Broad took over from Paul Collingwood.
-
NewsFormer Australian Test cricketer victim of targeted kidnapping, police say
MacGill played 44 Tests for Australia and took 208 wickets.
-
NewsEngland contigent start to return home after IPL postponed due to coronavirus
The majority of England’s players at the tournament are expected to fly home imminently.
-
NewsEnglish contingent aiming to secure flights home with IPL postponed due to Covid
Positive cases in three of the eight franchises effectively proved that the players’ bio-secure bubbles were no longer able to stave off the threat.
-
NewsQ&A: What’s happened to this year’s IPL and what does it all mean?
There are 11 English representatives still involved.
-
NewsIPL postponed with immediate effect amid rising coronavirus cases in India
The BCCI does “not want to compromise on the safety of the players, support staff and the other participants involved” in organising the tournament.
-
NewsEngland replaced at the top of ODI rankings but keep Twenty20 crown
New Zealand now top the one-day international table, with England down in fourth.
-
NewsYorkshire seal dramatic one-run victory against Northamptonshire at Headingley
Steven Patterson had Wayne Parnell caught behind in a dramatic finish.