2024-08-15 23:59:44
Published: 14:01, 13 August 2024 Updated: 14:04, 13 August 2024
Rashid Khan has been ruled out of England’s 100-ball tournament ‘The Hundred’ due to injury. This Afghanistan star is no longer playing in the current season. Meanwhile, Australian spinner Chris Green has been recruited by Trent Rockets as his replacement.
Rashid suffered the injury in Saturday’s match against the Southern Braves. He strained his hamstring while diving to block the ball on the boundary. He was checked after the match and found to be in serious condition. As a result, Trent Rockets are not taking risks with him in the remaining matches of the season.
The match did not go well for Rashid. In addition to the team’s loss, Rashid hit Caribbean star Kieron Pollard for five consecutive sixes in the match. He became the first bowler to hit 5 consecutive sixes in the 100-ball tournament. The 25-year-old leg spinner scored 40 runs in 4 overs.
However, Rashid has made a very important contribution to the team in bat and ball in this season. The Afghan all-rounder has played five matches. In addition to 44 runs with the bat, he also took 9 wickets with the ball. Losing Rashid midway through the tournament is a big blow for Trent Rockets.
Trent Rockets is fifth in the points table with three wins and three losses in six matches. They have two matches left in the group stage. These include matches against Birmingham Phoenix and Oval Invisibles. There is no option for the team to win to ensure the play-offs from the top four.
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