Rashid Khan bows out Big Bash League for the second time in a row
Afghanistan T20I captain Rashid Khan has withdrawn from participating in the Big Bash League for the second consecutive♒ time. While his omission sparked debates on Australia’s rejection to play against Afghanistan, Cricket Australia ruled out the belief and stated workload management.
Despite 600 names registering for the upcoming BBL and WBBL season, Rashid’s absence came as a surprise for many. With 98 scalps from 69 games, the Afghan spinner holds th💛e record for most wickets from overseas players in the BBL.
Previously, Rashid threatened to boycott playing in the BBL due to Australia’s refusal to play against Afghanistan. The Kangaroos canceled a T20I series against the Atalans scheduled for August 2024. They had also called off a one-off Test and an ODI serie𝔉s last year.
However, Cricket Australia quit such remarks from the Afghan sensation and cited w൩orkload management for a busy schedule.
"AAP has also been told the organiza꧋tion has no issue with Rashid’s views and would welcome the Afghan spinner back to the competition next summer," a report from Australia Associated Pressꦐ read.
While the league witnessed several top players such as Lockie Ferguson, Shamar Joseph, Alex Hales, Colin🥃 Munro register for the draft, Rashid’s continuous absence became the t𒀰alking point in the cricket universe.
The🍬 BBL draft is scheduled to take place on September 1 with Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Sixers being the only two teams to avoid multi-year contract pre-draft signings.
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