Rashid Khan itching to deliver for Durban Heat in Mzansi Super League

Waseem Ahmed 17:51 09/11/2018
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  • A new challenge awaits for Rashid Khan.

    The inaugural Mzansi Super League is fast approaching and one of the key men adding to the star quotient of the South African T20 league will be Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan.

    The wily leg-spinner will be turning out for Durban Heat in the competition which gets underway on November 16. Ranked as the No1 bowler in the T20I format, the Afghan man cannot wait to get started for his new franchise in what will be his first playing experience on South African soil.

    “I am so excited to be playing in the first edition of the Mzansi Super League. I have never played cricket in South Africa before and I have only heard great things,” the 20-year-old was quoted as saying by Cricket365.

    “It is going to be a new environment for me but I think that my experience of playing in different conditions will enable me to adapt to the situation and conditions,” he added.

    The Afghan sensation will link up with Proteas stalwarts Hashim Amla and David Miller for Durban Heat and the wrist-spinner is eager to make the most of his time along with the experienced stars.

    “The beauty of T20 franchise cricket is the world-class players that you play with and against,” he said.

    “To be playing with the likes of Hashim (Amla) and David (Miller) is great and I look forward to joining up with them and the rest of the team.”

    Having enjoyed success in almost every single franchise league he has played for, Rashid is ready to adapt and deliver for his latest outfit.

    “I’ve got to number one by sticking to my game plan and that is what I will always do,” he stated.

    “T20 is a game that can change very quickly and not every game is going to go your way, and I will just do my best to try and win matches for my team.”

    Rashid’s side will be in action for the first time on November 18 when they take on Cape Town Blitz at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban.

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