India, Feb. 11 -- Skipper Rashid Khan said the familiarity with South African players through his SA20 stint will help him pass useful information about the opposition to his young Afghanistan teammates ahead of their T20 World Cup match. Rashid has been a constant presence in the SA20 over its four editions, and the premier spinner is coming to the ICC showpiece after spending a month in South Africa with MI Cape Town.

"I think it helps you to share that information with the team. Like, personally I've been playing for long, played with each and every one (SA players) for a long time," Rashid said on the eve of the match against the Proteas. "I think it does help the youngsters who haven't played and give them the kind of idea of what's...