IPL 2022: Best starting XI of Gujarat Titans after mega auction

8. Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan is one of the world-class spinners going around in the limited-overs format and he is a match-winner with the ball. The Afghanistan leggie was retained by the Gujarat Titans ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction and he is likely to have a big impact on the franchise.

The 23-year-old has some phenomenal numbers in the shortest format and has been plying his trade for various franchises all over the globe. He has picked up 93 wickets in 76 IPL games at a mind-blowing economy rate of 6.33 and likes to bowl the tough overs for the side as well.

Rashid is very quick through the air and hardly gives the batters time to free their arms over the years. He has one of the best googlies which is nicely disguised and has left a lot of batters in disarray. He has improved his batting in the last year or so and can certainly hit the long ones down the order giving an added advantage.