Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan will miss the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season 13 due to a back injury that requires minor surgery.
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No replacement so far
Rashid's franchise, the Adelaide Strikers, issued a statement confirming the same. So far, the Strikers haven't announced a replacement player for Rashid.
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Rashid took 11 wickets in WC 2023
Rashid last played for Afghanistan in the ODI World Cup earlier this month. Afghanistan were superb, clocking four wins and were in contention for a semi-final spot till their last league game against South Africa.
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Rashid averages 17.51 in the BBL
Rashid has featured in 69 BBL matches, picking 98 wickets at an average of 17.51. With bowlers above 50 wickets in the BBL, Rashid owns the best bowling average. His strike rate reads 16.31.
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Highest wicket-taker for the Adelaide Strikers
Rashid made his BBL debut in 2017 and has plied his trade for the Strikers. He owns the most number of wickets for the franchise in BBL history.
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Second-most T20 wickets
Rashid is a legend in the T20 cricket sector. He owns the second-most wickets (556 scalps at 18.30).