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Rashid Eyes 2027 World Cup, Likely Skips India Test
Rashid Khan's playing it safe after surgery. He's putting ODI World Cup fitness first, ahead of that one-off in June 2026.
Rashid Khan's backing out of Afghanistan's one-off Test against India in June 2026. Back troubles linger after surgery, and the docs say hold off—get fit for that 2027 ODI World Cup instead. He's eyeing just one Test a year from here, chasing white-ball cricket and a longer career.
Fresh off IPL standout stuff—think 3/17 against DC—thanks to his comeback and skipping Tests. That sparked GT's tight victory.
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- DevelopingApr 9, 2026 · CricHubb Desk