England's veteran leg-spinner Adil Rashid etched his name in the record books on Wednesday, February 11, by becoming the first English spinner and only the second English bowler overall to reach 400 wickets in T20 cricket. The 37-year-old achieved the milestone in style during England's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group C clash against West Indies at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. Rashid trapped Roston Chase lbw on the third ball of the 10th over, sending the packed crowd into applause as he raised his arms in celebration.

A Historic Feat in 358 Matches: Rashid's 400th wicket came in his 358th T20 appearance, a testament to his remarkable longevity and consistency in the shortest format. He now sits behind only Chris Jordan (446 wickets in 431 matches) among English bowlers in the all-time T20 wicket-takers list. The overall record, however, belongs to Afghanistan's Rashid Khan, who has an astonishing 699 wickets in 517 matches and is currently leading his side in the same World Cup campaign. Star Performance Against West Indies: After a quiet outing against Nepal in England's tournament opener, Rashid bounced back emphatically against the West Indies.

He finished with figures of 2 for 17 from his four overs, conceding just 17 runs and troubling the Caribbean batters with his variations. He could have ended with three wickets but dropped a relatively straightforward caught-and-bowled chance off Sherfane Rutherford in the 18th over. Despite that blemish, his spell was instrumental in restricting the West Indies batting lineup. England's T20 World Cup Record Holder: With his two wickets on Wednesday, Rashid also became England's highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history, taking his tally to 33 dismissals in the tournament. It's yet another feather in the cap of a player who has been England's spin spearhead for over a decade. For Rashid, this milestone is a celebration of skill, fitness, and an unwavering commitment to his craft—qualities that have made him one of England's most beloved and respected cricketers.