India, April 9 -- Rashid Khan started his professional career at just 17 and has since become one of the finest spinners in modern cricket. However, the demanding schedule of the game, especially with the rise of franchise cricket, has forced him to rethink his priorities to sustain a longer career. His concern around fitness comes after the lower back injury he picked up during the 2023 ODI World Cup.

Since then, Rashid has reduced his appearances in red-ball cricket to prolong his career for Afghanistan. Having made his Test debut in 2018 against India, his only Test appearance in 2025 came in Bulawayo against Zimbabwe, where he guided his team to a historic win with career-best figure of 11 wickets.

"I bowled 67 [55] overs, which was...