Star Afghanistan all-rounder Rashid Khan has undergone a minor lower-back surgery in the UK and he is expected to recover soon and get back to action as well, according to the Afghanistan Cricket Board. The veteran spinner though will miss the Big Bash League, which is all set to begin on December 7.
A statement issued by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Friday said that Rashid Khan, who played a key role in the team’s success against teams such as England and Pakistan in the World Cup in India, had a surgery by a top surgeon in the UK.
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“Afghanistan’s cricket sensation, @rashidkhan_19, underwent a minor lower back surgery with the expertise of renowned surgeon Dr. James Alibone in the UK. He has been rested for a brief while and is expected to recover soon,” said the ACB statement on X (formerly Twitter).
Injury Update on Rashid Khan! 🚨
Afghanistan's cricket sensation, @rashidkhan_19, underwent a minor lower back surgery with the expertise of renowned Surgeon Dr. James Alibone in the UK. He has been rested for a brief while and is expected to recover soon. 🤩 pic.twitter.com/xqzldEhjwc
— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) November 23, 2023
Meanwhile, on Thursday, Rashid’s Big Bash League side Adelaide Strikers, where he has been playing since 2017, had also announced that Rashid Khan would undergo a minor operation soon. And, he won’t take part in the tournament this season as well.
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“Rashid is a beloved member of the Strikers and a fan favourite who has been with us for seven years, so he will be extremely missed this summer,” Tim Nielsen, GM of Cricket at Adelaide Strikers, said. “Rashid loves Adelaide and the Strikers, and we know how much he loves playing in the BBL, and we support him as he has treatment for this injury to ensure his long-term involvement in the game. Our list management and coaching staff will now look at our options for replacing Rashid for the upcoming season and a replacement player will be announced in due course.”
