Rashid undergoes lower-back surgery

Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said Rashid, who played a vital role in the team’s success in the 2023 World Cup, had been operated upon by a top surgeon in the UK.
Star Afghanistan cricketer Rashid Khan has undergone a minor lower-back surgery in the UK and is expected to recover soon, according to the Afghanistan Cricket Board.
The talismanic spinner, though, will miss the Big Bash League starting December 7.
A statement issued by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Friday said Rashid, who played a vital role in the team’s success against sides such as England and Pakistan in the World Cup in India, had been operated upon by a top surgeon in the UK.
Fellow cricketer Mohammad Nabi posted an image of Rashid post-surgery and wrote, “Get well soon, king”.
On Thursday, Rashid’s BBL side, Adelaide Strikers, announced that Rashid would undergo a minor operation soon.
Rashid has been playing for the Strikers since 2017.
“Rashid is a beloved member of the Strikers and a fan favourite who has been with us for seven years, so he will be extremely missed this summer,” Tim Nielsen, GM of Cricket at Adelaide Strikers, said.
«Rashid loves Adelaide and the Strikers, and we know how much he loves playing in the BBL, and we support him as he has treatment for this injury to ensure his long-term involvement in the game.