Meanwhile, Rashid Khan was on Monday awarded the ICC T20I Cricketer of the Decade. The leg-spinner was the highest wicket-taker in T20 Internationals in the previous 10 years with 89 scalps at an typical of 12.62. He had 3 4-wicket hauls and two 5-fors throughout this period.
“I am speechless after this award. For someone from Afghanistan to get this award, it’s a special moment for me, for my country and for my fans,” he stated in a video message posted on ICC’s Twitter web page.
He stated his concentrate now would be on enhancing his batting capabilities in the coming years.
“I have played for five years and my target is to play for another 10 years and keep on doing well. I have been doing well in bowling and in the coming years I will be focussing on contributing with the bat also,” he stated.
Talking about some memorable performances, he stated, “I have so many memories in T20 cricket. I had 5 for 6 against Ireland, including four wickets in four balls. That was a memorable performance.
“I cannot neglect my overall performance in 2016 T20 World Cup exactly where I was the second highest wicket taker. The win against eventual champions West Indies was also a memorable one particular. I took two wickets in that match and the wicket of Marlon Samuels was my very best in that World Cup.”
(With PTI inputs)