NEW DELHI: Afghanistan cricket team mentor Ajay Jadeja has praised star spinner Rashid Khan, describing him as "a leader" and a player who can excel regardless of the conditions he's playing in.
Rashid has certainly made a significant impact in the world of cricket with his exceptional spin bowling skills, and his performances have earned him the top spot in the T20I bowling rankings.
"You can see that why he is a global leader. He performs every day whenever he plays - whether in India, Australia or elsewhere. He is a leader, there is no doubt about it," Jadeja, a former India cricketer, told ANI.
Jadeja said the players believe in themselves and are capable of bouncing back.
"I don't think it is difficult for me or I have to make them believe. I think they believe in themselves and more than me, Indian Cricket auction tells them how good they are. I don't need to tell them," he said.
Jadeja said the Afghanistan team's fearless approach to the game stands out.
"The first thing that strikes me is their approach towards the game. Their fearlessness stands out. Their spin bowling (consisting of Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmed, Mujeeb ur Rahman), the entire world knows how good it is. Even our two seamers (including Fazalhaq Farooqi) are impressive. They are all in demand worldwide in various leagues. The experience needed to bat longer, be it in Tests or 50-over format is still something that needs to be worked on because they do not get a chance to do it so often," said the former Indian player.
Afghanistan will face India at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday with hopes of registering their first win in the World Cup.
(With ANI inputs)
