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IPL 2024: Rashid Khan just like Ben Stokes – Sunil Gavaskar lauds Afghan all-rounder after GT win against RR

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar has likened Rashid Khan to England’s Test captain Ben Stokes. Khan came up with an all-round performance against Rajasthan Royals as he played a key role in his team’s three-wicket win at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium, Jaipur on Wednesday.

Khan dismissed Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler, who had scored a fine century against RCB in the previous match. This was the fifth time when Khan accounted for Buttler in T20s and returned with impressive figures of 1-18 in his quota of four overs.

Furthermore, Khan scored a fine knock of 11-ball 24 with the help of four fours to help his team get over the line in the run-chase of 197 runs.

“Rashid did pick the wickets like he usually does when it was needed with the bat, he came in and delivered. And this is the reason why he is such a wanted player by franchises all over the world. They want him because they see his commitment, batting, bowling, fielding. Look at the way he gives everything while he is fielding. Bowlers sometimes can be a little bit concerned about diving on their bowling shoulder because if they dislocate the shoulder then their careers are in danger, not with Rashid Khan. Rashid wants to give 100% to the team,” Sunil Gavaskar said while speaking on Star Sports.

Gavaskar lauded Khan for always giving his 100% on the field in all three aspects of the game just like Ben Stokes.

“There is another cricketer who’s not playing in this IPL. Something similar Ben Stokes. Anytime you see Ben Stokes, batting, bowling, fielding, he’s 100%. He gives it everything and, you know, those are the cricketers that coaches want, captains want. They might not always deliver. But you know that the percent of the effort is never going to be anything less than 100%,” Gavaskar added.

Gujarat Titans will next lock horns against Delhi Capitals at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

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