Afghanistan's star cricketer Rashid Khan has not entered the Big Bash League (BBL) draft in time for the 2024–25 season, making this the second consecutive year he will be absent. The leg-spinner, who plays for the Adelaide Strikers, has become a household name in the competition over the years. While exciting new names like Shamar Joseph and Lockie Ferguson will be selected in the draft for the upcoming season, Rashid's absence is a big topic.
As per a report from AAP, Rashid Khan's management informed the Adelaide Strikers of his decision to skip the tournament. The company has no ill will toward the player and is ready to warmly welcome him to the next installment.
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Due to the Taliban's stance on women's rights, Cricket Australia (CA) decided not to play a bilateral series against Afghanistan. The ace leg spinner was disappointed with this decision. Cricket Australia is confident that Rashid Khan's decision not to enter the draft was unaffected by rivalries between the national teams. They feel that the player's timetable is the offender being referred to here.
Rashid played for the Trent Rockets in The Hundred recently before getting injured while fielding. He will play a series against Zimbabwe in December and will play for MI New York in the SA20's third edition. Due to the 2025 Champions Trophy, which is scheduled for February, there are concrete efforts to conclude the franchise tournaments as soon as possible. The BBL's second half always clashes with the South African league.
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