Rashid Khan’s Struggles in the 2022 IPL: Can the Afghan Star Bounce Back?

Rashid Khan, the Afghan sensation who took the IPL by storm when he first arrived in 2017, is currently facing a rough patch in the ongoing season with the Gujarat Titans. Known for his lethal googly and impeccable control over the ball, Rashid has been struggling to replicate his past performances in the tournament.

In the five matches he has played so far, Rashid has managed to pick up only five wickets at an average of 34.60, a far cry from his previous seasons where he was a nightmare for batsmen. His economy rate of 8.65 is also a cause for concern for the Titans, who are currently languishing at the bottom half of the points table.

In the recent match against Chennai Super Kings, Rashid was taken to the cleaners by the opposition batsmen, conceding 2-49 in his four overs. This performance highlighted a worrying trend where batters are no longer intimidated by the leg-spinner and are willing to take him on.

Despite his current struggles, Rashid’s talent and experience in T20 cricket cannot be discounted. With his ability to bounce back from setbacks, the Titans will be hoping that their star spinner regains his form and plays a crucial role in their quest for a playoff spot.

As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Rashid Khan to see if he can overcome this lean phase and once again become the match-winner that he is known to be. For now, the Afghan star will be looking to put the past behind him and focus on delivering the goods for his team in the upcoming matches.