Author: Boria Majumdar

From being a path-breaker for Afghan players in the IPL, Rashid Khan has become a bonafide cricket superhero, with even Sachin Tendulkar calling him the best spinner in the T20 format. It was just before the start of IPL season 10 in 2017 that I had coffee with David Warner in Hyderabad. Captain of the Sunrisers, David was excited about the season and singled out one individual. “Watch out for Rashid Khan from Afghanistan,” he said. “He has serious talent and will create trouble for most batsmen in the tournament.” I had not heard much of Rashid till…