Rashid Khan appointed Afghanistan's T20I captain: Details
Captaincy
Leg-spinner Rashid Khan has been appointed the captain of Afghanistan's T20 side. He replaces all-rounder Mohammad Nabi, who stepped down from the post following the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup.
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Rashid, 24, has led the Afghans in 16 internationals in the past. He will be atthe helm when Afghanistan tour the UAE in February for three T20Is.
Rashid stepped downas captain last year
Rashid stepped down as Afghanistan's captain after the squad was announced for the 2021 T20 WC. The selection committee and the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) didn't obtain his consent for the team.
A look at his T20 numbers
Rashid is the third-highest wicket-taker in T20Is, having scalped 122 at an incredible average of 14.37. He has the second-most T20 wickets (491) after Dwayne Bravo (614).
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