Rashid wants to do net session with Afridi in order to pick his brain

Currently ranked as the best T20I bowler, Afghanistan's Rashid Khan has opened up about his inspirations when he was growing up.

In an exclusive interview with Cricket Pakistan, the leg-spinner named Shahid Afridi and Anil Kumble as players he learned the most from. He confessed that he still watches their highlights on YouTube from time to time.

Speaking to Cricket Pakistan in an exclusive interview, Rashid said that he hasn’t had the chance to meet Afridi as both players are currently playing HBL PSL 7.

“I loved watching Shahid Afridi and Ani Kumble and whenever I get time, I watch their videos on YouTube. I have not had the pleasure of meeting him this time around because he was tested positive for Covid-19.”

Although he is ranked as currently the best T20I player, Rashid explained that he wants to have a small training session where he picks Afridi’s brain.

“I want to meet him in a training session; to basically pick his brain and talk about the technical things. I have not had that kind of a session with him and I would love to go through that this year.”

Rashid Khan also ranked HBL PSL as one of the top-three domestic tournaments in the world. He is currently part of Lahore Qalandars who are playing under Shaheen Shah’s captaincy for the first time ever.