By Zainab Shafiq 
Afghan superstar Rashid Khan has been reappointed as the Mumbai Indians Cape Town New Captain for the new SA20 season. He led the side in the inaugural season and was absent in the second edition due to injury. His return is likely to rejuvenate the team from their failures in previous seasons.
Under Rashid’s earlier captaincy, MI Cape Town had a disappointing season under him, finishing at the bottom of the points table despite a lineup full of stars. Now with this world-class spinner returning to the helm, the team waits to turn its fortunes.
Boost for MI Cape Town
The absence of Rashid Khan last season was a major blow to the team. His leadership and bowling skills were missed a lot, which resulted in another last-position finish. Mumbai Indians Cape Town New Captain brings skill as well as experience from leading Afghanistan’s national team and performing at the highest levels in global T20 leagues. His return is expected to be a game-changer for the franchise as they seek to rise up in the rankings.
A Star-Studded Squad Under Mumbai Indians Cape Town New Captain
Rashid Khan will lead a team full of stars with young guns like Dewald Brevis and Ryan Rickelton and experience and savvy from the likes of Ben Stokes and Trent Boult. The Mumbai Indians Cape Town New Captain will also boast a strong bowling line-up, with Kagiso Rabada, Boult, and RCB’s Nuwan Thushara. The squad is well-balanced in terms of youth and experience as well as match-winning capacity.
The batting is not as potent as the bowling, but the batting team will find its feet in Rashid’s hands, believes the team’s management. His dynamic captaincy can better the team in all sections, they say.
Season Ahead in SA20
The SA20 third season is going to start on January 9, and MI Cape Town are looking to win their first championship. The team will be under the command of Rashid Khan and will try to change the trend and emerge as a winner in the league.
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