2 young Afghan spinners prove their mettle in IPL

KABUL have proved their mettle in this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL), says cricket news site.

“Rashid Khan and Mujeebur Rahman have been the lynchpins of their respective sides this season, with a combined total of 30 wickets this season so far,” ESPNcricinfo said.

Both have been innovative and intelligent, with a combined smart economy rate of 6.59, according to the report, which said bowlers from teams standing above them in ICC rankings had conceded more runs.

“While Rashid has saved more runs than he has conceded, Mujeeb's absence from the Kings XI Punjab following an injury has gone as far as making their bowling look far less threatening.”

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