Explore Adil Rashid’s net worth, personal life, and the controversy surrounding his unexpected recall to Test cricket after stepping away
England international cricketer Adil Rashid is renowned for his leg-spin bowling, especially in the shorter formats of the game.
Known for his ripping leg-breaks and a wily googly, Rashid is considered a skilful white ball bowler. With the Champions Trophy coming up for the Three Lions, he will be focal to their bowling attack and winning chances.
Rashid made his first-class debut for Yorkshire as a teenager in 2006, after which he had his breakthrough season the following year, taking 43 wickets in the County Championship. The Cricket Writers’ Club named him Young Cricketer of the Year for his efforts.
Getting recognised by County, Rashid made his international debut for England in 2009. Since then, the 37-year-old has been a part of major tournaments like the 2023 ODI World Cup and the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Adil Rashid’s net worth
Rashid has a net worth of around £2.19m, according to CricToday. Having started his international career in 2009, most of his earnings come from his salary.
ECB signed a two-year contract that offered Rashid an annual salary of £350,000 in 2023, as per CricketResolved. Contracts are awarded by the ECB annually, and they are evaluated in September.
Other than his salary earnings, Rashid also has signed some endorsement deals over the years. One of his major endorsements came from being the brand ambassador for the famous cricket equipment ‘Slazenger’.
Adil Rashid’s personal life
Born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, Rashid comes from a family of Pakistani descent. His parents immigrated from Mirpur, Kashmir, and raised their family in the UK.
Coming from a passionate cricketing background, Rashid’s father, Abdul Rashid, played a significant role in nurturing his talent. He grew up playing backyard cricket with his brothers, Haroon and Amar, who are also cricketers.
Rashid maintains a private life, and little information about his personal relationships is publicly available. As of now, he is unmarried and single.
Test recall after opting out
One of the biggest controversies surrounding Rashid occurred in 2018 when he was recalled for red-ball cricket. Earlier that year, the leg-spinner had opted out of Test cricket to focus on the limited-overs formats.
The 37-year-old cited his commitment to white-ball cricket as the reason for stepping away from Tests, having performed exceptionally well in shorter formats. His recall was largely due to his outstanding form in 50-over and Twenty20 cricket, as well as England’s lack of spin options at the time.
The decisions to recall Rashid drew some criticism towards the selection committee led by Ed Smith. Former England captain Michael Vaughan expressed the selection as ‘ridiculous’ in a social media post, addressing players should demonstrate commitment to get selected.