Out-of-form Rashid Khan skipped MLC 2025 to take a break after disappointing IPL 2025

In a blow to MI New York, Rashid Khan has taken out Major League cricket from 2025. Afghan spinner will take a break instead. Rashid was to take the top wicket of MI New York with 10 scale in 7 matches. However, unlike last time, Rashid has fought for the form. IPL 2025 was the worst as him as he was not only struggling for the wicket, but also since returning from injury.

According to a report on ESPN Cricinfo, he will now use a break to return and return with Afghanistan in August when he visits Pakistan for three T20I. The Asia Cup is also unlikely with 2025, Afghanistan will bank on the bilateral series. It should be noted that many cricketers, including Virat Kohli and Ben Stokes, have opted for a break to rejuvenate after a poor run.

However, Rashid Khan is not alone. Azmatullah Omrajai has also decided to leave MLC 2025. Omarjai finally played for Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, losing Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final.

Rashid Khan in IPL 2025

Afghanistan’s superstar last played in IPL 2025 for Titans of Gujarat. When he struggled, GT reached the playoffs, Mumbai lost to Indians in eliminator.

However, Rashid had a time in IPL. He could manage 9 wickets in only 15 matches and was the worst economy rate in IPL. He took an average of 57.11, the lowest in the league.

His best performance against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens was 2/25. With the bat, he had no meaningful contribution, scoring only 40 runs.

Relief for Afghan players in America

While Rashid Khan and Azmatullah Omrajai have decided to leave MLC 2025, other Afghan players will participate. This week, with a traveling ban on the citizens of Afghanistan, Nur Ahmed and Naveen-ul-Haq had doubts. However, Gulbadin Naib and Fazalhak Farooqui have not yet received their visa as MLC 2025 starts from June 13.

“This announcement will only apply to foreign nationals of specified countries: (i) The effective date of this announcement is outside the United States; and (ii) is not a valid visa on the effective date of this announcement,” Donald Trump read the travel ban from Administration.

However, there is a warning. Considering the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the Los Angeles Olympics 2028, athletes of countries have been exempted in the travel ban list.

“Any athlete or an athletic team member, in which coach, a person who plays an essential support role, and immediately traveling to the relatives, World Cup, Olympics, or other major sports programs, as can be determined by the Secretary of State, can still travel to America,” According to the US State Department.

List of restricted countries on traveling for us

• Afghanistan
• Myanmar
• Papers
• Republic of Congo
• Equatorial guinea
• Irritriya
• Hati
• Iran
• Libia
• Somalia
• Sudan
• Yemen