Pollard replaces injured Rashid Khan as MI Cape Town captain in SA20

Former West Indian all-rounder Kieron Pollard on Sunday changed Rashid Khan as captain of MI Cape Town in SA20, starting on January 10.

The Cape Town outfit had initially named ace leg-spinner Rashid as its skipper however the Afghan continues to be recuperating from his damage.

“Rashid Khan is unavailable currently, as he continues his recovery from injury. The MI CT wish Rashid a quick recovery and look to have him back on the playing field soon,” the franchise stated in a media assertion.

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However, Rashid has been named in Afghanistan’s squad to tour India for a three-match T20I sequence, however he’s unlikely to be obtainable.

The MI Cape Town will start its marketing campaign within the match with a match in opposition to Durban Super Giants on January 11.

The Cape Town aspect has some main gamers similar to Kagiso Rabada, Rassie van der Dussen, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer and Liam Livingstone in its ranks.

Meanwhile, MI Emirates appointed West Indian batter Nicholas Pooran as its captain for ILT20.