Adil Usman Rashid, popularly known as Adil Rashid was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England on 17 February 1988. Adil Rashid is a right-arm leg spinner who has been a part of the English squad for the past 5 years in all three formats of Cricket. Adil Rashid has faced a lot of ups and downs in his career but presently he is the lead spinner for the English bowling unit. Rashid was also the part of English squad in ICC World Cup 2019. Adil Rashid is the highest wicket-taker for England as a spinner in the ODIs and T20Is.
Adil Rashid Early Life and Education
Adil Rashid started playing cricket at the age of 8 years. He worked hard in his early stages and was seen as a young bright talent in his schooling days. At the age of 14 years, Rashid was selected to the Yorkshire Academy. Rashid played many matches for the academy and emerged as the match winner for them. In 2006, Adil Rashid smashed consecutive centuries for his club.
Adil Rashid International Debut
Adil Rashid Test Debut – 13 October 2015 against Pakistan
Adil Rashid ODI Debut – 27 August 2009 against Ireland
Adil Rashid T20I Debut – 5 June 2009 against Netherlands
Adil Rashid Career
Adil Rashid Domestic Career
In 2006, Adil Rashid was selected in the Yorkshire County Club and made his first-class debut for the club in the same season. On his debut against Warwickshire, Adil Rashid picked a five-wicket haul and marked his entry in the English Domestic circuit.
Rashid was picked up in the Under-19 team of England that went on to play against India Under-19 team. During the second test of the tour, Adil Rashid picket 10 wickets in the match and scored 172 runs.
During his first season, he was selected as a regular member in the squad of Yorkshire. In English County season 2007, Adil Rashid picked 43 wickets and smashed 837 runs. He ended up as the most successful all rounder for the season.
In 2008, Adil Rashid was selected in the squad of England Lions to play Duleep Trophy in India. Rashid picked 6 wickets in 2 matches he played in the tournament.
In 2008, Adil Rashid picked 62 wickets in the English County season and ended up as the highest wicket taker for his team.
Adil Rashid International Career
Adil Rashid made his international Debut in Men’s T20 World Cup match against Netherlands in 2009. Adil Rashid picked 3 wickets in 4 matches in the tournament.
After the World Cup, Adil Rashid was named in the probables of English squad for Ashes 2009 but didn’t get selected in the final list.
In August 2009, Adil Rashid made his ODI debut and picked his maiden wicket in the match.
The season went well for Rashid and he played almost all the limited over matches for the national side.
In 2010, Adil Rashid was give chances in the national side but he failed to capitalize the moments and eventually lost his place in the squad.
During the 2011 and 2012, Adil Rashid didn’t perform well in the domestic circuit as well and there was a sudden decrease in his wicket taking ability.
Adil Rashid worked on his skills and made a comeback firstly in the domestic team and then in the national side.
In March 2015, Adil Rashid was picked up in the England Test squad for the series against West Indies. However, he didn’t get a chance to play any match on the tour.
In the same year, Adil Rashid marked his return in the England ODI squad in the series against New Zealand. Rashid scored with the bat and played an important role in his team’s series win. Adil Rashid picked 8 wickets in all the 4 matches of the series.
Adil Rashid was selected in the squad of England for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2016 and performed well during the whole tournament. In the finals as well, Rashid picked 1 wicket and just gave 23 runs in 4 overs.
In a series against India in 2017, Adil Rashid was picked up as the lead spinner for England and he took 17 wickets in 4 tests he played during the series. Adil Rashid was also picked up in the squad for Champions Trophy where he performed extremely well for his team .
In 2019, Adil Rashid was picked up in the squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup where he also played his 150th Match for the national side. Adil Rashid played an important role for his team in the tournament as England won the World Cup for the first time in the history.
In 2020, Adil Rashid became first English spinner to reach the milestone of 150 wickets in ODIs.
Adil Rashid Stats
In Tests, Adil Rashid has played 19 matches and taken 60 wickets with the best bowling figures of 5/49 in an innings.
In ODIs, Adil Rashid has played 112 matches and taken 159 wickets with the best bowling figures of 5/27 in a match.
In T20Is, Adil Rashid has played 73 matches and taken 81 wickets with the best bowling figures of 4/2 in a match.
In IPL, Adil Rashid has played 1 match without taking any wicket.
Adil Rashid Records
· Highest wicket taker in ODIs as a spinner for England.
· Highest wicket taker in T20Is as a spinner for England.
Adil Rashid Family
Adil Rashid was born in 1988. Rashid has 2 siblings at home named Haroon and Amar who are cricketers as well and play for County Clubs.
Personal Information
Adil Rashid Full Name: Adil Usman Rashid
Adil Rashid Nick Name: Adil
Adil Rashid Height: 173 cm
Adil Rashid Birthplace: Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
Adil Rashid Date of Birth: 17 February, 1988
Adil Rashid Age: 34 years
Adil Rashid Nationality: British
Adil Rashid Religion: Islam
Adil Rashid School: Moseley School, Birmingham
Adil Rashid Marital Status: Married
Adil Rashid Favorite Cricketer: Shahid Afridi
Adil Rashid Jersey Number: 95
Adil Rashid Batting style: Right-hand bat
Adil Rashid Bowling Style: Right-arm leg break
Adil Rashid Hobbies: Listening Music
FAQs
- When Adil Rashid made his debut in Cricket?
Adil Rashid made his international Debut in Men’s T20 World Cup match against Netherlands in 2009. Adil Rashid picked 3 wickets in 4 matches in the tournament.
2. How many wickets Adil Rashid has taken in Tests?
In Tests, Adil Rashid has played 19 matches and taken 60 wickets with the best bowling figures of 5/49 in an innings.
3. Is Adil Rashid best spinner for England?
In 2020, Adil Rashid became first English spinner to pick 150 wickets in ODIs. He has taken more wickets than any other England spinner in ODIs and T20Is.
4. At what age Adil Rashid started playing cricket?
Adil Rashid started playing cricket at the age of 8 years. He worked hard in his early stages and was seen as a young bright talent in his schooling days.
