Gujarat Titans legspinner Rashid Khan has entered the IPL’s top ten wicket-takers, leapfrogging Sri Lankan great Lasith Malinga during a match against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur. The record marks another chapter in Rashid’s dominance with the ball, underscoring how quickly he is stacking IPL achievements while continuing to rewrite the league’s wicket-taking list.
Gujarat Titans routed Rajasthan Royals by 77 runs in the IPL, firing to 229 for 4 with Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 84 and Sai Sudharsan’s 55. Then Rashid Khan produced a sharp 4 for 34 to bowl Rajasthan out for 152. The win stands as Gujarat’s biggest victory by runs in the league.
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Afghan spin star Rashid Khan declined citizenship offers from India and Australia, choosing to represent Afghanistan instead. A new book says he was approached during the 2023 IPL with an offer of Indian documents and the chance to play in India. Khan reportedly remained firm on loyalty to his homeland, earning praise for putting country over career advantage.
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