Rashid Khan, widely regarded as one of the best bowlers in T20 cricket, has now Rashid Khan breaks Dwayne Bravo’s record to become its highest wicket-taker. The 26-year-old Afghanistan wrist spinner surpassed Dwayne Bravo’s record of 631 wickets during the SA20 Qualifier 1 against Paarl Royals on Tuesday when he dismissed Dunith Wellalage.
Rashid made his debut in T20I cricket in October 2015 as a teenager. Since then, he has modified himself as an impressive bowler in various global leagues, including the IPL, PSL, CPL, BPL, and some other leagues, as well as in the Hundred League. As he nears 500 career matches, his impact on the format is extraordinary.
“It’s an incredible journey,” Rashid said after the victory in SA20. “I never imagined reaching this point. If you’d asked me 10 years ago, I wouldn’t have believed it. To represent Afghanistan at this level and be at the top is a matter of great pride. Dwayne Bravo has always been one of the finest T20 bowlers, so to surpass him is truly an honor. I’m excited to keep pushing forward.” Thank you.
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Rashid Khan as a mysterious spin player
Rashid Khan Known for his economical bowling performance with speed as well as an air of mystery, Rashid has consistently kept batters in trouble. His variations and googly in turn make it most difficult for batsman to judge his deliveries; he forces batter to play defensive rather than attack.
Over the years, Rashid has also helped Khan improve his batting; now he is a versatile all-rounder for his teams. His stylish batting and powerful hitting make him a ghost in the lower order, with his signature snake shot and flicked yorker with extraordinary wrist strength—becoming a trademark of his batting style.
Rashid’s all-round skills were on full display during the IPL 2018 playoffs, where he smashed 34 runs in just 10 balls for SRH. He was the main spin bowler in SRH as well as the all-time best spinner for SRH. For his all-round performance, the Gujarat Titans retained him for INR 15 crore (approx. USD 1.8 million), which is a lot of money.