Rashid Khan ready to play for Qalandars even in the lowest category

Lahore Qalandars' leg-spinner Rashid Khan signed off from season seven of HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) due to Afghanistan's series against Bangladesh.

The 23-year-old was a star performer for Qalandars throughout HBL PSL 7 campaign. He bowled with an economy rate of 6.25, bagging 13 wickets in nine games. The star player also scored crucial runs at the back end in a few matches.

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Rashid became part of Qalandars last season. He managed to play two matches in Karachi leg while he chose Qalandars over Sussex in Abu Dhabi leg of HBL PSL 6. Qalandars retained him ahead of the season seventh draft.

Rashid also received a guard of honour from his teammates after his last match against Islamabad United where he bagged figures of 2/14

Rashid is a Platinum Category player but his love for Qalandars is infinite. In a video released by Qalandar's YouTube channel, Rashid opined that category doesn't matter for him as he is even ready to represent Qalandars in the lowest category. 

"I told Sameen Bhai [Qalandars manager] before the game today as well. For me, in the draft category doesn't matter, if he picks me in the lowest category, he needs me in that category, I will make sure I will be available in that category," Rashid said.

Meanwhile, Rashid is confident that Qalandars will continue to play with the same spirits and lift the trophy under the leadership of Shaheen Shah Afridi.

"I wish you guys all the very best, I will be watching you guys from Bangladesh and I can't wait for this new captain [Shaheen] lifting the trophy," he added.

It must be noted that Qalandars will play their last league game today against Peshawar Zalmi, they are likely to finish in the top two of the table and will face Multan Sultans in Qualifier 1.