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    Novelty of Rashid Khan has worn off a little, not as intimidating as before, says Kumble ahead of IP
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    Novelty Of Rashid Khan Has Worn Off A Little, Not As Intimidating As Before, Says Kumble Ahead Of IPL 2026

    By IANS News December 28, 2025 • 17:50 PM View: 214
    Even Rahul Tewatia: Former India captain Anil Kumble believes IPL 2022 winners Gujarat Titans (GT) can no longer lean heavily on leg-spinner Rashid Khan, saying that the Afghanistan star's impact has diminished and the novelty factor has ‘worn off a little’.

    GT, who bowed out in the Eliminator of IPL 2025, boasted one of the strongest bowling units, but Rashid endured his poorest campaign in the competition. He managed to pick only nine wickets at an average of 57.11 and an economy rate of 9.35. Rashid also conceded 33 sixes - the most by any bowler in a single IPL season - as batters found ways to dominate him.

    Kumble also felt the Shubman Gill-led franchise would need greater contributions from left-arm spinner R Sai Kishore, as well as off-spin bowling all-rounders Washington Sundar and Rahul Tewatia, to remain competitive in IPL 2026.

    TAGS Rashid Khan Former India Anil Kumble Gujarat Titans Shubman Gill Sai Kishore Washington Sundar Rahul Tewatia Even Rahul Tewatia Punjab Kings Sunrisers Hyderabad ODI World Cup
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