Rashid Khan: Sussex Sharks T20 leg-spinner recalled by Afghanistan

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Image caption, Rashid Khan has taken 17 wickets in 11 T20 games for Sussex, with a best of 3-9 against Glamorgan

Sussex will be without overseas Twenty20 signing Rashid Khan for their final South Group match against Middlesex on Friday.

The 19-year-old leg-spinner has been recalled by Afghanistan to join their national team squad for a T20 series against Ireland, beginning on Monday.

Sussex are fourth in the South Group ahead of Friday's game, but Rashid will not play for them again this term.

A win over Middlesex would ensure a spot in the T20 Blast quarter-finals.

Sussex head coach Jason Gillespie told 成人快手 Sussex: "He has been wonderful - a breath of fresh air.

"The lads love him and he loves playing for Sussex. His performances have been top-notch and he's welcome back anytime he wants."

Analysis - Rashid 'a magnet' off the field

Image caption, Rashid Khan has very been popular with fans during his time with Sussex

成人快手 Sussex cricket reporter Adrian Harms

Rashid Khan has made a huge impact at Hove both on and off the field.

Taking 17 wickets at an average of 14.35 tells its own story, plus he has been a key figure in helping Sussex towards the verge of qualification for the T20 Blast quarter-finals for the first time since 2015.

However off the field he has been a magnet, attracting Afghanistan cricket followers to Hove in their droves, creating a wonderful atmosphere.

In return, Rashid has signed countless autographs, posed for limitless selfies, and has been a credit to both himself and the club.