Xtra Time Web Desk: With the Taliban taking over Afghanistan after almost two decades, political situation took a new turn in the war torn nation. The current scenario in Afghanistan puts a big question on Rashid Khan and Mohammed Nabi’s availability for the second leg of IPL 2021 in UAE.
Rashid and Nabi are currently in the United Kingdom, competing in the ”Hundred” tournament. Rashid is playing for Trent Rockets and Nabi is representing London Spirits.
The BCCI is keeping an eye on the developments and is hoping to see participation of Afghan players in the India Premier League.
“It is too early to comment but we are keeping a watch. For us, nothing changes and we expect Rashid and other Afghan players would be part of IPL,” a senior BCCI source told PTI.
It remains to be seen if Rashid and Nabi stay back in the UK after completion of ”The Hundred” on August 21 as they have families back home. And if they stay back in UK, it will be interesting to see of the BCCI asks them to be on the same charter flight that will take the Indian players to the UAE from Manchester on September 15.
Both Rashid and Nabi play for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
The BCCI is expected to speak with the Afghanistan Cricket Board on situation.