Rashid Khan’s withdrawal from the competition deals a serious setback to Trent Rockets in The Hundred 2023.

With a commendable blend of youth and experience, the Trent Rockets put together a competitive team during “The Draft.” Afghan superstar Rashid Khan, who had agreed to a three-match contract with them, was one of their most valuable assets. But due to an unidentified injury, the 24-year-old has withdrawn from the competition.

On Tuesday, August 1, at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, the Trent Rockets, who won the competition in 2022 after defeating the Manchester Originals in the championship match at Lord’s, take on the Southern Brave in the curtain-raiser of this year’s The Hundred. Rashid was scheduled to play in this match and a few others before being substituted by New Zealander Ish Sodhi, a leg spinner.

Rashid acknowledged his sorrow at being unable to participate in the special white-ball competition but emphasized his hope to return for the following iteration.

I’m very disappointed to have to drop out of The Hundred due to an injury. Rashid was reported by ESPNcricinfo as stating, “It’s been nice playing in the competition the first two years; Trent Rockets is a great squad, and I hope to be back again next year.

The Afghan leg spinner added that he missed a few one-day internationals against Sri Lanka earlier this year due to a back issue that has “yet to fully recover.”

Rashid Khan assisted MI New York in winning the first MLC in 2023.

Recently, Rashid Khan has participated in a lot of cricket matches. The talismanic spinner left Bangladesh on Sunday, July 16, to play the final match of a two-match T20I series there. On Tuesday, July 18, he made his Major League Cricket (MLC) debut for MI New York (MINY) against the Texas Super Kings.

The seasoned bowler wasn’t in terrific shape during the competition, but he showed his mettle in the championship match versus the Seattle Orcas. Wayne Parnell and Company were held to a score of 183/9 in 20 overs, thanks in part to his miserly spell of 3/9 in four overs during the first innings for MI New York. The MINY team’s captain, Nicholas Pooran, led the way with an unbroken 55-ball 137 that helped his team win.