Injured Rashid Khan ruled out midway through The Hundred season
Trent Rockets' all-rounder Rashid Khan will no longer participate in The Hundred 2024 due to a hamstring injury. The 25-year-old leg-spinner sustained the injury while fielding in the final over of the match against Southern Brave on Saturday, August 10, at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. This development is a significant setback for Trent Rockets. Here are further details.
Chris Green steps in as replacement
Australian spin-bowling all-rounder Chris Green has been called up to replace Rashid, according to an ESPNCricinfo report. Despite Rashid's absence, Trent Rockets remain hopeful for a spot in the knockouts. The team is set to play their last two matches of the round-robin phase against fourth-placed Birmingham Phoenix on Monday, August 12, and table-toppers Oval Invincibles on Wednesday, August 14.
Trent Rockets face additional fitness concerns
In addition to Rashid's ouster, Trent Rockets are also dealing with uncertainty regarding the fitness of Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim. However, Wasim has not been officially ruled out and is expected to recover in time for the crucial match against Birmingham Phoenix. This adds another layer of complexity to the team's preparation for their upcoming games.
Rashid's run in the tournament
Before his injury, Rashid had a significant impact on the tournament. In his last outing, he was hit for five consecutive sixes by Southern Brave's Kieron Pollard. That was a turning point in the match. Despite this setback, Khan finishes his campaign with nine wickets at an average of 16. He also scored 44 runs at a strike rate of 157.15.
Three wins for Rockets
Though the Rockets have blown hold and cold this season, they are still in contention for a spot in the knockouts. They are currently are placed at No. 5 on the points table with three wins and as many losses from six games (NRR: 0.184). Notably, the only the top four teams will advance to the next stage.
Most T20 wickets for a spinner
Last month, Rashid became only the second player to complete 600 wickets in T20 cricket. He is only behind former West Indies pacer Dwayne Bravo, who owns 630 wickets as of now. The talisman has now raced to 607 wickets from 445 matches (ER: 6.49). As per ESPNcricinfo, his bowling average (18.24) among bowlers with 400+ wickets in the format.
