SL vs AFG LIVE: Rashid Khan has grown in stature as a solid all-rounder with his batting skills. The leg-spinner grabbed attention on Friday with his attacking strokeplay ahead of the Asia Cup opener – Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan. The Afghani played some outrageous no-look helicopter shots to woo fans. Follow Asia Cup 2022 cricket live updates with InsideSport.IN.
It is important to note that Rashid Khan’s biggest strength is his batting. But, he has the knack of making meaningful contributions with the bat lower down the order.
In the video, which has gone viral on social media, it just comprises of three balls. All of them were throwdowns, but he has smacked all oh those for a maximum. One look at the video, and there is no way one can say he is tail-ender.
First up, the ball is pitched up and Rashid swings the bat hard and the ball sails the ball over the head, straight down the ground for a six. The new two balls reflect the confidence and unorthodox Rashid, playing the no-look helicopter shot with utter ease.
Game day all set and ready to go 🇦🇫vs🇱🇰
#asiacup #dubai #afghanistan #gameday #snakeshot pic.twitter.com/RljJIwrhxo— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) August 27, 2022
Both the shots in the video have hit the centre of the bat, and it has six written all over it. The leg-spinner holds his pose at the nets to make it look even more stylish with his head staring down at the pitch. If one headed towards the cow corner, the other went towards the square leg fence.
Afghanistan will be looking for a solid show from Rashid, especially with the ball. His main role will be contain Sri Lanka and take wickets in his quote of four overs. Sri Lanka are a strong team, but Rashid could prove to the difference between two sides.
In fact, when a chance comes his way with the bat, that is where the excitement lies. Will he unleash the no look helicopter at the Dubai International Stadium on Saturday as well?
