Rashid Khan was a standout performer for MI New York in MLC 2024, taking 11 wickets while delivering his trademark control and accuracy. The world-class leg spinner consistently applied pressure on batters and proved his value as an elite bowler.
The Afghan leg-spinner who became the youngest ODI number one bowler and a match-winner for MI New York's first MLC title.
2015 — 2026 · in 4 chaptersHe debuted for Afghanistan in October 2015, took 7 for 18 against West Indies in June 2017 and, in September 2019, 11 wickets in Afghanistan's 224-run Test win over Bangladesh.
3 moments ▾Rashid made his ODI debut on 18 October 2015 against Zimbabwe, followed by his T20I debut eight days later. He went on to play 117 ODIs and take 210 wickets by February 2026.
WikipediaAt Gros Islet, St Lucia, he took 7 for 18 as West Indies were bowled out for 149 chasing 213, giving Afghanistan a 63-run win in the first ODI. The figures are the best by a player from an associate nation.
ESPNcricinfoRashid took 5 for 55 and 6 for 49 in the one-off Test at Chittagong and added a first-innings half-century as Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 224 runs. The date is taken from the club's post on the win.
Adelaide StrikersHe joined MI New York for the inaugural MLC in 2023, took 3 for 9 in the final and made Wisden's overseas team of the tournament. In 2024 he took 10 wickets at 6.15.
2 moments ▾In the inaugural final Rashid took 3 for 9 in four overs against Seattle Orcas. He finished the tournament with 8 wickets at 20.50, economy 6.83, and was named in Wisden's overseas team of the tournament.
WikipediaESPNcricinfo says he was MINY's best bowler in the previous MLC season, taking 10 wickets at 6.15, though the team won only two of seven matches and finished fourth. The page does not name the year, so 2024 is inferred.
ESPNcricinfoHe opted out of MLC 2025 to take a break, and on 1 September 2025 passed Tim Southee to become the leading wicket-taker in men's T20Is.
2 moments ▾ESPN reported that Rashid had opted out of the 2025 Major League Cricket season to rest, a few days before the tournament started, after a hard IPL 2025 with Gujarat Titans.
ESPNPlaying the UAE on 1 September 2025, he passed Tim Southee's 164 wickets to hold the men's T20I record. He had 190 T20I wickets by February 2026.
WikipediaHe was not among MI New York's nine overseas signings for MLC 2026. MI New York finished fourth in the 2026 group stage (5 wins, 5 losses, 10 points) and lost the Eliminator to Washington Freedom on 15 July, who chased down 267 with eight balls to spare.
1 moment ▾MI New York's nine overseas signings for MLC 2026 did not include Rashid, and MINY's match reports checked do not mention him. Last match date does not apply; the month is a placeholder.
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