Rashid Returns to Afghanistan Squad for South Africa Series

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Kabul: Ace spinner Rashid Khan has been named in Afghanistan’s squad for the three-match one-day series against South Africa this month, selectors announced on Thursday.

The 25-year-old leg-spinner had missed the one-off Test against New Zealand in India, which is likely to be washed out after four days of rain delays, due to medical advice to rest his back. Rashid underwent back surgery in November following the ODI World Cup in India.

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed Rashid’s return to the squad, but opener Ibrahim Zadran will miss the series in Sharjah due to an ankle sprain.

“Afghanistan will have the services of its all-time greatest spinner Rashid, but prolific opener Zadran was ruled out due to an ankle sprain in his left leg,” the ACB said in a news release.

Additionally, spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman is still recovering from a finger sprain, the statement added.