Punjab Kings Have Signed Adil Rashid

Punjab Kings have roped in Adil Rashid as a replacement player for the UAE leg of IPL 2021. The 33-year-old England legspinner, the joint-highest wicket-taker in The Hundred, replaces Australian pacer Jhye Richardson. Who is with compatriot Riley. Meredith is out on her own for the second half of the tournament.

Adil Rashid’s Acquisition Balances His Quota of Eight Overseas Players:

The Punjab management had already confirmed the signing of Nathan Ellis as one of the replacement players. And the acquisition of Adil Rashid balances their quota of eight overseas players.

Adil Rashid Ranks Fourth Position in The ICC’s list of T20I Bowlers:

Adil Rashid, who has not played in IPL before. He ranks fourth position in the ICC’s list of T20I bowlers. He has taken 232 wickets in 201 T20I matches at an economy of 7.43. And one of three Englishmen in the Punjab Kings setup along with Dawid Malan and Chris Jordan. He will be one of three legspinning options for KL Rahul along with the Indian pair of Ravi Bishnoi and Murugan Ashwin.

Punjab Kings are Ranked Sixth in the Standings:

Punjab Kings is placed at the sixth position in the standings. and will make his UAE leg debut against Rajasthan Royals in Dubai on 21 September.

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