Rashid Khan to Limit Test Match Participation to One Per Year After Back Injury
KABUL (Afghan Verified) -- Afghan cricket star and T20 captain Rashid Khan plans to limit his participation in Test matches to about one per year following a back injury in 2023 and doctors' advice, aiming to extend his national team career and prioritize limited-overs formats.
Rashid Khan told Amu TV he is following medical recommendations after injuring his back last year. He played a Test against Zimbabwe in early 2025 despite pain and doctors' warnings, but now intends to reduce his exposure to the longer format.
Since his Test debut in 2018, the 27-year-old has featured in six matches, claiming 45 wickets at an average of 20.44. His focus has shifted to white-ball cricket, particularly One-Day Internationals, with an eye on the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Rashid Khan indicated he might miss Afghanistan's upcoming Test against India in June to manage his fitness. Recently, he took three wickets for 17 runs for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League, demonstrating his continued form in shorter formats.
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