IPL 2026: Rashid Khan Offers Prayers At Mosque Ahead Of GT's Clash Against RR

IPL 2026: Rashid Khan offers prayers at mosque ahead of GT's clash against RR (Image Source: IANS)

Indian Premier League: Gujarat Titans star spinner Rashid Khan took the time off from the practice to offer prayers at a mosque ahead of the team's second match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at their home ground Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday.

Rashid, who was retained by GT ahead of IPL 2026, was seen arriving at the mosque during his stay in the city. The spinner quietly participated in namaz, reflecting a moment of calm and devotion amid the pressure of winning in the IPL.

The Afghanistan spinner boasts a strong record in the IPL, where he has taken 159 wickets in 137 matches. He has also taken two four-wicket hauls in the tournament's history. Rashid made his debut in IPL 2017 for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), and since then, he has become a core member of the team he represents in the league.

However, the 27-year-old had a poor season last year, where he was missing lengths after coming back from an injury. The former Afghanistan captain recorded only nine wickets in 15 matches at an expensive economy rate of 9.34 (his highest in an IPL season) and conceded 33 sixes, the highest by any bowler in a single IPL season.

The Afghanistan spinner boasts a strong record in the IPL, where he has taken 159 wickets in 137 matches. He has also taken two four-wicket hauls in the tournament's history. Rashid made his debut in IPL 2017 for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), and since then, he has become a core member of the team he represents in the league.

Rashid is again expected to play a big role as the Titans eye a comeback with a win against RR on Saturday.

Article Source: IANS