🔥 Trending Who is Adil Rashid? England Cricketer Profile

Adil Rashid is an English professional cricketer who plays for England in One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket ¹. He is primarily known as a right-arm leg-break bowler ⁸.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Born on February 17, 1988, Adil Usman Rashid is a right-handed batsman and right-arm leg-break bowler ¹. He has played for Yorkshire and Northern Superchargers in domestic cricket ⁸.

International Career Highlights

Rashid's international career has seen him feature in all three formats of the game, though he is now predominantly a white-ball specialist.

Test Cricket

Rashid's Test debut for England came on October 13, 2015, against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi ⁵. His Test career included some notable moments, such as being recalled to the Test squad for a series against India in 2018, despite having previously decided not to play red-ball cricket for his county ³. However, he has since moved away from Test cricket, stating in 2024 that he has "finished red-ball cricket" ⁷.

White-Ball Cricket (ODI and T20I)

Rashid is a key component of England's white-ball teams, known for his ability to pick up wickets in the middle overs and his variations ². He has been an integral part of England's success in limited-overs formats, contributing significantly with his bowling ⁴. His white-ball career began earlier than his Test career ⁵. As of 2026, he continues to represent England in ODIs and T20Is ¹.