Rashid Khan rediscovers spin bite: Gujarat Titans leggie proves class is permanent
Rashid Khan silenced critics with a match-winning spell for Gujarat Titans against Delhi Capitals. After two lean seasons attributed to delayed back surgery, the leg-spinner showcased his vintage form, taking 3/17 and regaining confidence. He emphasized improved fitness and rhythm as key to his resurgence.
NEW DELHI: Champions are never easily written off. Rashid Khan offered a sharp reminder of that at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday night, producing a spell of old quality as Gujarat Titans edged Delhi Capitals by one run in a high-scoring thriller. For some time, doubts had swirled around Rashid.
That he was on the decline. That batters had decoded him. After two modest IPL seasons by his standards, the questions were understandable.
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Rashid took nine wickets from 15 matches for Gujarat Titans last season at an average of 57. 1. The year before was only slightly better.