ICC World Cup 2023: Adil Rashid Opens Up On His Career, Says 'I'm Still Driven To Compete At The Highest Level'

England bowler Adil Rashid opened up on his career ahead of the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 and said that he is still ready to compete at the highest level for the Three Lions.

While speaking to The Guardian, Adil Rashid said that he still feels fresh but doesn’t look too far ahead and tries to take one game at a time. The 35-year-old added that he is still fit and can play for his country for a long time.

“I still feel good, I still feel fresh, I’m still driven to compete and play at the highest level. I don’t look too far ahead – I like to take it a game at a time, a year at a time, to let things unfold and see where it takes me. If I’m still fit and going well hopefully I can carry on for a long, long time,” Adil Rashid said.

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While talking about the next-generation players in the England squad, Adil Rashid said that he is confident that the young guys can maintain the level of cricket and will be able to win trophies.

The 35-year-old bowler also praised Rehan Ahmed and said that the 19-year-old has got everything in him and now it is crucial to give him opportunities so that he can enjoy cricket.

“There’s definitely talent there and I’m confident that these guys will step up and maintain the level of cricket, how England have played, that fierce cricket, and the winning ways and defend trophies. I do believe that. Rehan’s got everything there, he’s got the talent, it’s now a thing of letting him play and explore and enjoy his cricket,” Adil Rashid added.

I think there’s good competition among them: Adil Rashid on young English bowlers

Adil Rashid believes that there is healthy competition among young English players who can play international cricket.

“But there’s others coming through – offies, leggies, a good group. I think there’s good competition among them, they have the drive to say, right, let’s make it in international cricket. It’s good competition, healthy competition,” the 35-year-old concluded.

Jos Buttler-England will lock horns against New Zealand in the inaugural match of the forthcoming ODI World Cup on 5th October at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.