, Sept. 2 -- Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has climbed to the top of world cricket once again, this time as the highest wicket-taker in men's T20 internationals.

On Monday night in Sharjah, Rashid took three wickets for just 21 runs against the United Arab Emirates in a tri-series match. Afghanistan won the game by 38 runs after defending 189, with UAE managing only 150 for 8.

Those three scalps were enough to push Rashid past New Zealand pacer Tim Southee's record of 164 wickets.

The 26-year-old leg-spinner now has 165 wickets in 98 matches, setting a new global benchmark in the format.

His achievement comes after a difficult run in recent tournaments - a lean IPL and an underwhelming stint in The Hundred - making the timing signif...