According to Rashid’s tweet, he is leaving the Pakistan Super League to join the Afghanistan national team. Rashid’s departure in the middle of the tournament would be a setback to the Qalandars, as he has been key to their success with his superb bowling stint, in which he has been efficient with tight line and length while also picking up crucial wickets.
Rashid’s withdrawal would perhaps charge the Qalandars heavily because he was in a fantastic form. In nine matches, the 23-year-old took 13 wickets at an economy rate of 6.25 runs per over. He’s also come through with the bat when his side needed him, scoring 55 runs at a magnificent strike rate of 220.
The Afghan spinner has arrived in Bangladesh to join the Afghanistan camp.
Afghanistan is presently facing Bangladesh in a three-match One-Day International series, which will be followed by a two-match T20 International matches. Three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) are scheduled for February 23rd, 25th, and 28th, and the two T20Is on March 3rd and 5th.
The Lahore Qalandars have welcomed 40-year-old leg spinner Fawad Ahmed as a partial substitute for Afghanistan’s renowned leg-spinner Rashid Khan, who will be unavailable for the Qalandars’ final round matches and playoffs in this year’s Pakistan Super League (PSL). The technical committee has authorised the replacement.
It would’ve been great to be part of @lahoreqalandars and play alongside lads in @thePSLt20 final.
I won’t be able to make it for the finals due to National Duty which is always a first priority.I wish my captain @iShaheenAfridi @sameenrana and team GOOD LUCK INSHALLAH ❤️ 🤲🏻— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) February 26, 2022
