Rashid Khan says Afghanistan's T20 captaincy will affect his performance

Rashid Khan has declined Afghanistan's T20I captaincy, saying that he believes he is more valuable as a player than as a leader.

Published : Jun 04, 2021 10:46 IST , Abu Dhabi

Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan is set to play for the Lahore Qalandars in Pakistan Super League, which resumes on June 9.
Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan is set to play for the Lahore Qalandars in Pakistan Super League, which resumes on June 9.
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Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan is set to play for the Lahore Qalandars in Pakistan Super League, which resumes on June 9.

Rashid Khan has declined Afghanistan's T20I captaincy, saying that he believes he is more valuable as a player than as a leader.

Hashmatullah Shahidi, the senior middle-order batsman, is the current ODI and Test captain. However, the Afghanistan Cricket Board is yet to name the T20 captain.

"I am very much clear in my mind that I am better off as a player. I am good in the role as vice-captain and help the captain wherever I am needed. It's better for me that I stay away from this position," Rashid told ESPNcricinfo.

"I want to do well for the team as a player and my performance is a bit more crucial for the team rather than me thinking about different things being a captain.

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"Also, it takes time, and right now the most important thing is the (T20) World Cup which is quite near and I feel it is too much for me to have.

"I am afraid it might affect my performance for the team which is a key so I am very happy as a player and whatever the decision board and selection committee make I am fully behind it and will appreciate it.

"If you have a year or two, you manage yourself and understand things only then it's easier to deal with the role.

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"I was the captain once and they [board] know my mindset and which is why they kept the spot empty looking for someone else while I stay as a vice-captain," said the 22-year-old.

Rashid is set to play for the Lahore Qalandars in Pakistan Super League, which resumes on June 9.

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