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Adil Rashid

Rashid bowling in 2019
Personal information
Full name	Adil Usman Rashid
Born	(1988-02-17) 17 February 1988 (age 37) Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
Nickname	Dil, Dilly, Rash
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Batting	Right-handed
Bowling	Right-arm leg break
Role	Bowler
International information
National side	England (2009–present)
Test debut (cap 668)	13 October 2015 v Pakistan
Last Test	23 January 2019 v West Indies
ODI debut (cap 210)	27 August 2009 v Ireland
Last ODI	3 June 2025 v West Indies
ODI shirt no.	95
T20I debut (cap 46)	5 June 2009 v Netherlands
Last T20I	10 June 2025 v West Indies
T20I shirt no.	95
Domestic team information
Years	Team
2006–present	Yorkshire
2010/11–2011/12	South Australia
2015/16	Adelaide Strikers
2017	Dhaka Dynamites
2021–present	Northern Superchargers
2021	Punjab Kings
2023–24	Pretoria Capitals
2023	Sunrisers Hyderabad
2025-present	Sharjah Warriorz
Career statistics
Competition Test ODI T20I FC Matches 19 152 127 175 Runs scored 540 946 155 6,822 Batting average 19.28 17.51 7.38 32.48 100s/50s 0/2 0/1 0/0 10/37 Top score 61 69 22 180 Balls bowled 3,816 7,657 2,672 29,901 Wickets 60 224 135 512 Bowling average 39.83 32.19 24.45 35.05 5 wickets in innings 2 2 0 20 10 wickets in match 0 0 0 1 Best bowling 5/49 5/27 4/2 7/107 Catches/stumpings 4/– 48/– 36/– 79/–
Medal record Men's Cricket Representing  England ICC Cricket World Cup Winner 2019 England and Wales ICC T20 World Cup Winner 2022 Australia
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 10 June 2025

Adil Usman Rashid MBE (born 17 February 1988) is an English cricket player. He plays for the England team in One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) matches. He also played for the Test team in the past.

In England, he plays for Yorkshire. He has also played in many Twenty20 leagues around the world. In 2023, the Sunrisers Hyderabad team bought him for a large sum in the 2023 Indian Premier League auction. Many people think he is one of the best spin bowlers England has ever had.

Rashid started playing for England in ODIs and T20Is in 2009. He played Test matches for England between 2015 and 2019. He was a key part of the England teams that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup and the 2022 T20 World Cup.

Adil Rashid is a right-arm leg break bowler. This means he spins the ball with his wrist. He has taken more wickets than any other spin bowler for England in both ODIs and T20Is. He is also England's second-highest wicket-taker overall in T20Is, just behind Chris Jordan. In 2015, he and Jos Buttler set a world record. They made 177 runs together for the seventh wicket in an ODI against New Zealand. In 2023, King Charles III honored him with an MBE award for his services to cricket.

Adil Rashid's Early Life

Adil Rashid was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, on 17 February 1988. His family comes from Pakistan. Like his England teammate Moeen Ali, his family moved to England in 1967 from Mirpur, Kashmir.

His brothers, Haroon and Amar, also play cricket.

Starting His Cricket Journey

Showing Talent Early On

Adil Rashid showed great talent from a young age. When he was 14, a famous coach named Terry Jenner noticed him. In July 2005, at just 17, he took 6 wickets for only 13 runs for Yorkshire's youth team. A few days later, he scored 111 runs for Yorkshire's Under-17 team.

In 2006, he played many games for Yorkshire's second team. He scored four centuries (100 runs) in a row. Because of his great form, and an injury to another player, he got the chance to play his first senior match.

2006: First County Match

Rashid played his first county cricket match against Warwickshire. He replaced an injured batsman. In the second part of the match, he bowled amazingly, taking 6 wickets for 67 runs. This helped Yorkshire win the game.

After this, Rashid joined the England Under-19s team. He played in their Test series against India Under-19s. In his second match, he had an amazing all-round performance. He scored 114 runs and 48 runs, and took 8 wickets for 157 runs, plus 2 wickets for 45 runs.

He continued to play regularly for Yorkshire. He took 4 wickets for 96 runs against Middlesex. He also scored 63 runs, which was his first half-century in a senior match. This helped Yorkshire win another game.

2007: Young Player of the Year

In the winter, Rashid had a back injury. But he recovered and was chosen for the 2006–07 England A tour to Bangladesh. Even though his performances were not amazing, his teammate Jason Gillespie believed he would play for England in the future.

Adil is probably the best young cricketer in England ... I think he could play an allround role for England in the future.

Rashid started the 2007 English summer strongly. He scored 86 runs in a match against Surrey. This helped set a new record for a sixth-wicket partnership for Yorkshire against Surrey. He also took 5 wickets for 88 runs against Durham. Because of his good form, he was picked to play for England Lions against India.

He continued to play county cricket and scored his first century (100 runs) in a senior match. He made 108 runs against Worcestershire. He also scored another half-century.

In 2007, Rashid scored 837 runs and took 43 wickets in all senior matches. He took the most wickets for Yorkshire and scored the fourth-most runs. He won several awards that year, including the Cricket Writers' Club Young Cricketer of the Year.

2008: First National Team Tour

In January 2008, Rashid was chosen for the England Lions team to play in India. He took six wickets in two games. He also kept his place in the England Performance Programme squad, which helps young players develop.

Early in the season, some people worried that Rashid was focusing too much on his batting. But then he took his best bowling figures ever, 7 wickets for 107 runs, against Hampshire. He ended the season with 62 wickets, being Yorkshire's top wicket-taker for the second year in a row.

At the end of 2008, Rashid was included in the English national team for their tour of India. He was not expected to play, but to gain experience. He then joined England's team for their tour of the West Indies. The national selector, Geoff Miller, said Rashid's selection at age 20 would help them watch his progress closely.

Early International Matches

2009: World Twenty20 and ODI Debut

Rashid played well for England Lions against the West Indies. He scored 72 runs and took 3 wickets. Even though he was not in Yorkshire's first Twenty20 matches, he was called up to the national team for the 2009 ICC World Twenty20. This was because Andrew Flintoff was injured. He bowled well in warm-up matches and during the tournament.

After the World Twenty20, he was considered for the 2009 Ashes series against Australia. However, he returned to play for Yorkshire. He scored his best ever 117 runs not out. He also took 5 wickets for 41 runs against Hampshire. He then did even better against Lancashire, scoring 157 runs not out and taking 5 wickets for 97 runs. Scoring a century and taking five wickets in the same match was a rare achievement.

Rashid played his first One Day International (ODI) for England on 27 August 2009 against Ireland. He took 1 wicket and scored 7 runs in a close win. He continued to impress in ODIs against Australia, bowling very well and scoring quick runs.

2009–10: South Africa Tour

Rashid became the main back-up spinner to Graeme Swann for England's tour of South Africa. He played in one Twenty20 match, but only bowled one expensive over. He was later dropped from the ODI squad when Swann was fit again. His form was not good during this tour.

After the South Africa tour, Rashid was sent to the United Arab Emirates to play for England Lions against Pakistan A. He had more success there, helping England Lions win a Twenty20 series. He also helped England Lions beat the main England team in a Twenty20 match, taking 3 wickets for 22 runs.

Continuing His County Career

Rashid playing for Yorkshire in 2010

2010–11: Playing in Australia

After a difficult winter, Rashid returned to play for Yorkshire in 2010. He showed his batting skills and had many good performances with both the ball and the bat. He finished the season with 732 runs and 57 wickets. He also took 26 wickets in the 2010 Twenty20 Cup, which was the most for Yorkshire. Despite his strong performances, England selectors did not pick him for the national team.

Since he was not chosen for England, Rashid played for South Australia in the 2010–11 KFC Twenty20 Big Bash in Australia. He played an important role as South Australia won the tournament. He finished with 10 wickets, just one behind the top wicket-takers.

2011–12: A Dip in Form

Rashid started the 2011 season well, taking 6 wickets for 77 runs and 5 wickets for 37 runs in Yorkshire's first match. However, he then struggled with his form. He had his worst bowling figures ever, giving away 187 runs without taking a wicket. His poor form continued into 2012, and he was even dropped from Yorkshire's team for the first time. He took only 16 wickets in ten matches.

2013–14: Getting Back on Track

Before the 2013 season, Rashid said he might want to play for a different county if his form didn't improve. However, Yorkshire said there were no problems. Rashid then showed his poor form was behind him. He started the season with his highest score ever, 180 runs against Somerset. He then scored two more centuries. In 2014, Rashid continued to improve his bowling, especially in shorter matches. He took his best figures of 5 wickets for 33 runs in a one-day match.

In April 2022, the Northern Superchargers team bought him for the 2022 season of The Hundred competition.

Back to International Cricket

2014–15: Tours to South Africa, West Indies, and Ireland

Because of his good form, Rashid was chosen for the England Lions team to tour South Africa in early 2015. He batted well, scoring 78 and 68 runs. In March 2015, Rashid was named in England's Test team for the tour of the West Indies. However, he did not play in the Test matches. He left the tour early to join England's ODI team for their match against Ireland. After that match, Yorkshire arranged a private jet to fly him back for their next county game, where he took four wickets in each part of the match.

2015: Return to ODI Team

Rashid preparing to bowl against New Zealand in 2015

England decided to rest Moeen Ali for their ODI series against New Zealand and brought Rashid in. Rashid made an immediate impact in the first match. He and Jos Buttler set a world record for the highest 7th wicket partnership in ODI history, scoring 177 runs together. Rashid scored his first half-century in just 37 balls and ended with 69 runs. He also bowled very well, taking 4 wickets for 55 runs. Rashid played all five matches in the series and took 8 wickets.

Rashid was in England's squad for the 2015 Ashes against Australia, but he did not play in any of the Test matches. He continued to play county cricket for Yorkshire, scoring a century. However, he did play in the ODI series against Australia. He took 4 wickets for 59 runs in one match and 2 wickets for 41 runs in another. He took 7 wickets in the five-match series, which was the most for England.

2015 Pakistan Tour

In October 2015, Rashid was chosen for the England team to play Pakistan in the UAE. He made his Test debut in the first match. In his first innings, he struggled, taking no wickets for 163 runs. However, he had a great turnaround in the next innings, taking 5 wickets for 64 runs. This almost helped England win the match, which ended in a draw. In the second Test, he scored his first Test half-century, hitting 61 runs.

After the Test series, Rashid played in the ODI series. He took three wickets in the final match, which England won. He also played in all three T20 matches, taking 2 wickets for 18 runs in one game, helping England win.

2015/16 South Africa Tour

Rashid signed a deal to play for Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash in 2015-16 in Australia. He was not chosen for the Test series against South Africa, but he kept his place in the ODI team. He took 2 wickets for 38 runs in one match, and also scored 39 runs with the bat. England lost the series 3-2. He also played in both T20 matches, taking 1 wicket in each.

2016 T20 World Cup

Rashid took 1 wicket for 20 runs in the first game against the West Indies. He then took 1 wicket for 35 runs against South Africa. His best figures in the tournament were 2 wickets for 18 runs against Afghanistan. He also bowled well in the final against West Indies, taking 1 wicket for 23 runs. England lost the final in a very close match.

2016 Sri Lanka and Pakistan Tours

Rashid bowled economically in the first ODI against Sri Lanka, which ended in a tie. He took 2 wickets for 34 runs in the second match, which England won easily. He took another two wickets in the final game, helping England win the series 3-0. He also bowled well in the only T20I, helping England win.

Against Pakistan, Rashid took 2 wickets for 51 runs in the first ODI, which England won. He continued to take wickets in the series, helping England win the first four matches. He was rested for the final match. He also took 1 wicket for 29 runs in the only T20I.

2016 Bangladesh Tour

In the first ODI against Bangladesh, Rashid took 4 wickets for 49 runs, helping England win. In the second match, he scored 33 runs not out and took two more wickets. In the third match, he took 4 wickets for 43 runs, helping England win the series 2-1. In the first Test, Rashid scored 26 runs and took 2 wickets for 58 runs. In the second Test, he took 4 wickets for 52 runs.

2016–17 India Tour

In the first Test against India, Rashid took 4 wickets for 114 runs and then 3 wickets for 64 runs. The match ended in a draw. In the second Test, he took 2 wickets for 110 runs and scored 32 runs not out. He continued to bowl well, taking 4 wickets for 82 runs. In the fourth Test, he took 4 wickets for 192 runs. In the final match, he scored 60 runs and took 1 wicket for 153 runs. India won the series 4-0.

Rashid played in the first ODI against India, but did not take a wicket. He did not play in the rest of the ODI series. In the T20I series, he took 1 wicket for 24 runs in the second match. He was named in the 'Team of the Tournament' for the 2017 Champions Trophy.

2017 West Indies and Ireland Tours

Rashid took 1 wicket for 43 runs in the first ODI against the West Indies, which England won. He took 2 wickets for 53 runs in the second match. In the final ODI, he took 1 wicket for 5 runs, helping England win the series 3-0. Later that year, the West Indies toured England. Rashid took his personal best of 3 wickets for 25 runs in the only T20I. He continued his good form in the ODI series, taking 2 wickets for 31 runs in the first match. He took 3 wickets for 34 runs in the third ODI. England won the series 4-0.

England prepared for the Champions Trophy by playing two ODIs against Ireland. In the first ODI, Rashid took his best ever figures of 5 wickets for 27 runs. England won the game easily. In the second ODI, Rashid scored a quick 39 runs from 25 balls. England won the game and the series 2-0.

2018 Australia and India Tours

Rashid played in all five ODIs against Australia, taking 12 wickets.

In early 2018, Rashid decided to focus only on white-ball cricket (shorter matches) and not play in the longer county championship matches.

He was called up to the England Test team to play against India in 2018. This caused some discussion because he had chosen not to play longer county matches. In the second Test, he became the first England player in 13 years to finish a Test match without batting, bowling, or taking a catch.

2019 West Indies and Cricket World Cup

In England's tour of West Indies in 2019, Rashid was in all three teams. He played only one Test match. In the first ODI, he took 3 wickets for 74 runs. In the fourth ODI, he took his second five-wicket haul in ODIs, with figures of 5 wickets for 85 runs.

In April 2019, he was named in England's squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup. On 21 June 2019, he played his 150th international match for England against Sri Lanka.

2020 and 2021

In May 2020, Rashid was part of a group of players who started training for international matches after the COVID-19 pandemic. In July 2020, he was in England's squad for the ODI series against Ireland. In the second match against Ireland, he became the first spin bowler for England to take 150 wickets in ODIs. In November 2020, he took his 50th wicket in T20I cricket against South Africa.

In September 2021, Rashid was named in England's squad for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

2023-2024

Rashid was awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2023 Birthday Honours for his contributions to cricket.

In May 2024, he was named in England’s squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament.

Bowling Style

Adil Rashid uses four main types of deliveries (ways of bowling the ball):

• The leg break: This is his main delivery, where the ball spins away from a right-handed batsman.
• The top spinner: This ball goes straighter and dips faster.
• The googly: This ball spins the opposite way to a leg break, surprising the batsman.
• The slider: This ball also goes straighter but skids off the pitch.

Charity Work

In November 2018, Rashid became an Ambassador for the Overseas Plastic Surgery Appeal (OPSA) charity. This charity is based in Yorkshire and does most of its work in the Punjab region of Pakistan. They help people who need plastic surgery.