Afghanistan suffered a big blow, Rashid Khan got injured, had to be out of this tournament

The Afghanistan team suffered a major setback during The Hundred played in England. The team’s star player Rashid Khan has been injured. He plays for Trent Rockets in The Hundred. Now he has to be out of The Hundred 2024 due to injury. The official account of Trent Rockets on Instagram has given this information. However, he has not given information about the type of injury. Rashid Khan has played an important role in this season of The Hundred for Trent Rockets. He has performed brilliantly with both bat and ball. His exclusion will now be a huge loss for the team.

Rashid played an important role for the team

Rashid has scored 44 runs and taken 9 wickets in the five innings played in this season of The Hundred. Rashid has played his role in the team as an all-rounder. Chris Green has been included in the team in place of Rashid Khan. Rashid Khan’s absence is a big blow for Trent Rockets, as they will miss his experience and match-winning ability at a crucial stage of the tournament. Rashid’s injury is also a big blow for Afghanistan. Afghanistan has to play a Test match against New Zealand next month.

This player got a chance in place of Rashid

To replace Rashid, Trent Rockets have included Australian all-rounder Chris Green in his place. Green is known for his effective spin bowling and batting in the lower order and will be expected to perform better in the upcoming matches. Trent Rockets will face Birmingham Phoenix on August 12, Green can be included in the playing 11 in this match. Green would like to make up for Rashid’s absence in this match. 

Trent Rockets squad for The Hundred

Joe Root, Riley Meredith, Rovman Powell (Overseas), Rashid Khan (Overseas), Imad Wasim (Overseas), Alex Hales, Lewis Gregory, Luke Wood, Tom Banton, John Turner, Sam Hain, Sam Cook, Calvin Harrison, Jordan Thompson, Adam Lyth, Ollie Robinson, Tom Alsop