Rashid Khan to join up with Sussex Sharks after PSL

Sussex’s Vitality Blast overseas star, Rashid Khan will join up with the Sharks for this year’s tournament once his involvement in the rearranged Pakistan Super League concludes.

The remainder of the PSL is scheduled to take place in the UAE between Tuesday 1st June and Sunday 20th June. Rashid will travel to the UK directly after the tournament concludes, or earlier if his side - Lahore Qalandars - are eliminated prior to the final.

Rashid will then be available for his third Vitality Blast stint with Sussex after completing any quarantine requirements.

Looking ahead to his arrival at The 1st Central County Ground, Rashid said: “I am really looking forward to joining up with my teammates at Sussex upon completion of the PSL. Whilst the travel restrictions in place have been a big factor in delaying my arrival, it is fortunate I am still able to play some high level cricket before heading to Hove later in June. I can’t wait to see everyone!”

The sixth edition of the PSL began in Pakistan in February and was due to be completed in March. Multiple COVID-19 cases forced its postponement after 14 matches, with the remainder of the tournament now rescheduled as above.