Rashid Khan Early Life
Rashid Khan was born on September 20, 1998, in Nangarhar, Afghanistan. He grew up in a family of 11 siblings, with 6 brothers and 4 sisters. He chose cricket as his profession at the age of 17, instead of continuing the family business.
Rashid Khan Cricket Life
Rashid Khan made his debut in ODI on 18 October 2015, against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo, and his T20 debut on 26 October 2015, also against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo. He is a leg-spinner and hard-hitter, and has emerged as a genuine match-winner.
Rashid has also played in various T20 leagues around the world, including the Indian Premier League (IPL), Big Bash League (BBL), Caribbean Premier League (CPL), and Pakistan Super League (PSL). He has been a valuable asset for his respective teams in these leagues and has played a key role in their success.
Rashid Khan International Career
Rashid Khan has been a key player for Afghanistan’s national cricket team since his debut in 2015. He is considered one of the best spin bowlers in the world and has consistently been a match-winner for his team.
In 2018, Rashid was named the captain of Afghanistan’s T20I team, making him the youngest player to captain a T20I team. Under his captaincy, Afghanistan won their first-ever Test match against Ireland in 2019.
Rashid has achieved numerous records and milestones in his international career. He became the youngest player to take 50 ODI wickets and the fastest player to take 100 ODI wickets in just 44 matches. He is also the first cricketer to take a hat-trick in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
In 2019, Rashid was named as the ICC T20I Player of the Year, becoming the first cricketer from Afghanistan to win the award. He has also been named in the ICC ODI Team of the Year multiple times.
Rashid’s consistency, accuracy, and variations make him one of the most dangerous bowlers in the world. His rise to fame has been meteoric, and he is now considered as one of the best spin bowlers in the world, and a true superstar of the game.
Some of his notable records include:
- Fifth-fastest to 100 ODI wickets
- Youngest player to take 50 ODI wickets
- First cricketer to take a hat-trick in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL)
More about Rashid Khan
- Nickname: Rashid
- Age: 24 years old (in 2023)
- Gender: Male
- Full Name: Rashid Khan Arman
- Profession: Cricketer (Bowler)
- Nationality: Afghan
- Birthplace: Nangarhar, Afghanistan
- Religion: Islam
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Hobbies: Travelling
- Favorite color: Black
About Education and Professional Life
- Education: Secondary School – Nangarhar High School, Jalalabad, Afghanistan
- Net worth: USD $3 million approx
- Known for: his leg-spin and well-disguised googly, hard-hitter, and genuine match-winner
About Characteristics
- Body Type: Athletic
- Height: 5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
- Weight: 64 kg
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Black
- Shoe Size: Not Known
About Family
- Father: Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Brother: 6
- Sister: 4
- Marital Status: Single
