Major Boost for Afghanistan As Rashid Khan Returns for ODIs against Bangladesh
Ahead of the ODI series against Bangladesh, Afghanistan’s got a boost in the form of its dominant spinner Rashid Khan. As Rashid is returning for Afghanistan, this time he may get a chance to lead his national team. The leg-spinner is one of the best bowlers in the world in any format, and his presence will be a huge advantage for Afghanistan in the 50-over game.
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Rashid missed the one-off Test against Bangladesh due to a back injury, but he has now recovered and is ready to go. Khan is also a master of the ODI format and has taken 163 wickets in 87 matches at an average of 22.04. He is also a very handy batsman, and he can score quick runs at the end of the inning.
Bangladesh is a strong ODI team, but they have struggled against Rashid in the past. In the last two ODI series between the two teams, Rashid has taken 20 wickets at an average of 13.50. He is a match-winner, and his return will give Afghanistan a big chance of winning the series.
In addition to Rashid, Afghanistan also has a number of other good bowlers in their ODI squad. Mujeeb ur Rahman is another mystery spinner who is capable of taking wickets in bunches. Mohammad Nabi is a very experienced all-rounder, and he can contribute with both bat and ball.
With Rashid back in the team, Afghanistan has a very strong bowling attack. And if their batsmen can fire, they will be a tough team to beat in the ODI series against Bangladesh.
The series is scheduled to start on July 5 in Chattogram, and it will be a good test for both teams ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup in October-November. Afghanistan will be looking to build on their recent good form, and they will be hoping that Rashid can lead them to victory.
