Rashid Khan set to feature in the English T20 Blast in 2018

Young Afghanistan bowler Rashid Khan has been making giant strides in world cricket. After some sensational performances for the national side, the young leggie has made an impact in the world of T20 leagues. Ever since he turned up for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2017, he has had a success graph only growing forward.

After successful stints in the IPL, CPL, BBL, and BPL, Rashid Khan is now all set to feature in the English T20 league – the T20 Blast. The Sussex Sharks have signed him for the 2018 season. At the Sussex camp, he will play under the coaching of Jason Gillespie, who is very happy with the latest recruit on board. Rashid expressed his happiness on joining the Sharks.

“It has always been an ambition of mine to play county cricket and the fact I get to link up again with Dizzy [Sussex Head Coach, Jason Gillespie] is very exciting. I have heard a lot of good things about Sussex and am excited to join a talented squad and I hope to help the team push for T20 silverware,” Rashid Khan quoted.

Gillespie happy to have Rashid Khan on board ‘again’

Interestingly, this is not the first time that Rashid will be playing under the watchful eyes of Jason Gillespie. During the recently concluded BBL 2017-18, Rashid played for the tournament winners – the Adelaide Strikers. Gillespie was the head coach of the Strikers in this season. As per the quotes on the official ECB website, Gillespie remarked that he is excited to have Rashid on board for Sussex team.

The former Australian cricketer heaped praises on the qualities that the Afghanistan bowler has. He feels that the 19-year old will become a crowd favorite in the competition.

“We are delighted that Rash has agreed to join us at Sussex. His form for Afghanistan and the T20 teams he has played for over the last couple of years has been phenomenal. I have worked closely with Rash at the Adelaide Strikers in the BBL and have been incredibly impressed with his attitude, work ethic and team-first mentality. We look forward to welcoming him to the Sharks where I’m sure he will quickly become a fan favourite,” Jason Gillespie quoted.

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