Rashid Khan Included in ICC T20I Team of the Year 2024
Rashid Khan, the star Afghan cricketer, has been included in the ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year 2024. Rashid Khan led Afghanistan’s bowling attack with outstanding performances, taking 31 wickets in just 14 matches with an impressive average of 9.58. His consistent match-winning ability has established him as one of the leading all-rounders in T20 cricket.
The ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year 2024 also features prominent players such as India’s Rohit Sharma (captain), Travis Head (Australia), Phil Salt (England), Babar Azam (Pakistan), Nicholas Pooran (West Indies), Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe), Hardik Pandya (India), Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka), Jasprit Bumrah (India), and Arshdeep Singh (India).
Rashid Khan’s inclusion in the team highlights his exceptional contributions to T20 cricket in 2024, particularly during the T20 World Cup, where he played a crucial role in Afghanistan’s success.
Additionally, yesterday, the International Cricket Council announced the names of three young Afghan players, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, in the 2024 ODI Team of the Year.
This further highlights the remarkable rise and talent of Afghan cricket players on the global stage.