Raza committed to going out with a bang in Rapids’ finale as Kent come to town
After a standout Vitality Blast T20 campaign, the World’s Number One ranked T20 all-rounder is bidding farewell to New Road this Friday, with Sikandar Raza returning to Zimbabwe having this week been recalled to represent his national side.
Two weeks earlier than initially planned, the middle-order batter/spinner has more than left his mark on a Worcestershire Rapids team still well in the hunt for knockout qualification.
Averaging 35 with the bat and boasting an economy of just 6.9 with the ball, the veteran all-rounder has been a stand out performer throughout the 2026 Blast for Alan Richardson’s side.
Forming a lethal bowling partnership with spin twin Usama Mir, Raza has starred with the bat also, producing some vital knocks for the Rapids in an experienced middle order including scores of 36, 47 and 42 which have helped guide Worcestershire to four wins from their eight games.
Raza is grateful to the Club for allowing him the opportunity to represent his national side, reflecting on a memorable spell at New Road over the last two months.
“Thank you very much to Worcestershire for allowing me to go and understanding what it means for me to leave and represent the national team.
“It is something that I hold really high in my head and my heart to wear the red and gold.
“I look back on my time with a lot of fond memories. It is a Club that is run by a family.
“I want to say thank you for accepting me, not just my teammates in the changing room but supporters and fans of the County who have shown me so much love and admiration.
“I have really enjoyed my time here at Worcestershire. It is a really nice mixture of experience and youth, and the coaching staff have allowed that the senior guys to lead the younger guys so credit to them.”