Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi confirm new Big Bash League 2020-21 deals

In a big boost for Afghanistan Cricket, both Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi have been picked up for participating at Big Bash 2020-21 season. Rashid Khan's contract was renewed by his long-time Big Bash team,  Adelaide Strikers, while Mohammad Nabi has been retained by his old team, Melbourne Renegades. Both players are currently in UAE with David Warner-led Hyderabad outfit. 

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Rashid Khan signs up with  Adelaide Striikers

Rashid Khan's rise in white-ball cricket has been quick and successful. 22-year-old burst onto cricketing scene from a country that was hardly kwn for cricket and turned it into a phemen re. Rashid Khan shot to fame after his inclusion in Hyderabad side in 2017 edition of tournament and has stayed loyal to side since n. After a fabulous performance in that season that saw him finish series as  sixth-highest wicket-taker with 17 wickets from 14 matches, Khan's popularity in international cricket surged to new heights. 

Khan was named to Adelaide Strikers' Big Bash League team and  Guyana Amazon Warriors' Caribbean Premier League teams in 2017 after his Dream11 IPL debut. His popularity in T20 cricket is surprise considering his numbers. In Big Bash League, Khan has taken 56 wickets from 40 innings at an ecomy of 6.37. His strike rate is 161.15 with an aver of 14 and he usually plays as a lower-order batsman who can hit a few 6s for team. He is currently .1 T20I bowler. 

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Mohammed Nabi receives Melbourne Renegades callup

In addition to .1 T20I bowler, Big Bash 2020-21 will also feature .1 T20I all-rounder, Mohammed Nabi, whose contract has been renewed by  Melbourne Renegades. This will also be his fourth stint with side. In  27 games he has played for  Renegades, Nabi avers around 30 with a strike-rate of 131, and has taken 21 wickets. He is currently in UAE with Hyderabad IPL side. 

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Big Bash League 2020-21

10th edition of Big Bash League is set to start on December 3 and end on February 6. Sydney Sixers will be defending champions. It is set to be an exciting event, feature top-ranked players like Khan and Nabi and current ICC .1 T20I batsmen Dawid Malan, who has signed on with  Hobart Hurricanes. With league allowing a third overseas player, a lot more big names are expected to be added to roster. 

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