Rashid Khan to miss Test cricket until November: Here's why
Rashid Khan, Afghanistan's star leg-spinner, will be unavailable for Test cricket until November 2024. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed this news on Friday. The decision is based on medical advice following his back surgery last year. As a result of this development, Rashid will miss the one-off Test against New Zealand from September 9-13 in Greater Noida, India. Here's more.
ACB CEO clarifies Rashid's health status
Naseeb Khan, the Chief Executive of the ACB, clarified Rashid's health status. He stated that "Following Rashid Khan's back operation last year, his doctors advised him to refrain from participating in long-format cricket for one year." The CEO also expressed hope that Rashid might be fit for the two-Test series against Zimbabwe in December.
Rashid's participation in upcoming ODI series confirmed
Despite his unavailability for Test cricket, Rashid is set to participate in the three-match ODI series against South Africa. The series will take place in the United Arab Emirates from September 18-22. Naseeb Khan dismissed rumors of any injury during the recent Shpageeza Cricket League 2024, stating that "Rashid did not experience any injuries and successfully completed his matches."
