Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan

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Rashid Khan is an Afghan cricketer and one of the leading spin bowlers in the world, known for his exceptional skills in limited-overs formats. As the captain of MI Cape Town, he played a crucial role in leading the team to their maiden SA20 title, showcasing not only his individual talent but also his ability to foster unity and collective effort within the squad.

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Rashid Khan struck twice in one over to send back Patidar and Krunal Pandya.

Indian Premier League final: Virat Kohli powers Bengaluru to back-to-back IPL titles
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-01
6.0

Rashid Khan briefly raised hopes for Gujarat Titans with a double strike in the ninth over.

Stuff of champions: Virat Kohli, ruthless bowling attack power RCB to consecutive IPL crowns | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-06-01
6.0

Rashid Khan expressed the struggle of missing home food while traveling with the team.

Food, faith, and fight: Afghanistan’s pressure playbook at the T20 World Cup | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-02-16
6.0

Rashid Khan expressed the emotional toll of Afghanistan's recent cricket losses and emphasized the need for more exposure against top-tier teams.

T20 World Cup: Rashid Khan wants more exposure for Afghanistan | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-02-16
7.0

Phillips nullified the threat of Afghanistan’s captain Rashid Khan, who took 4-17 in the same fixture in 2024.

T20 World Cup: Glenn Phillips emerges as Black Caps’ trump card in Afghanistan victory
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-09
5.0

Rashid Khan is the captain of Afghanistan and opted to bat first in the match.

Black Caps v Afghanistan result: Tim Seifert heroics fire New Zealand to victory in T20 World Cup opener
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-08
5.0

Rashid Khan is the captain of the Afghan cricket team in the T20 World Cup 2026.

T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, past winners and prize money
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-02-04
8.0

Springer dismissed him with the first ball of the 19th over as he tried to hit him over midwicket for six.

Springer hat-trick gives West Indies consolation win over Afghanistan | Sports
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-01-23
5.0

Captain Rashid Khan sent Hetmyer and Amir Jangoo packing.

West Indies no match for Afghan spin | Sports
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-01-20
7.0

Rashid Khan is a top Afghanistan player who can play a maximum of three franchise leagues abroad per year.

US charges 26 people with rigging college, Chinese basketball games
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2026-01-16
7.0

Afghan cricketer Rashid Khan stated that he cannot travel in a regular car and must use a bulletproof vehicle.

بلٹ پروف گاڑی رکھی ہوئی ہے، عام کار میں سفر نہیں کر سکتا، افغان کرکٹر راشد خان
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-12-24
6.0
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Rashid Khan's second marriage has sparked discussions on social media after he was seen with a woman at a charity foundation opening in the Netherlands.

راشد خان کی دوسری شادی، سوشل میڈیا پر نئی تصاویر وائرل
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-11-15
7.0

Afghan cricketer Rashid Khan has confirmed his second marriage.

افغان کرکٹر راشد خان نے دوسری شادی کی تصدیق کردی
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-11-12
7.0

Rashid Khan used social media to strongly condemn the aerial attack and the resulting casualties.

Pakistan condemns ICC’s statement on Afghan cricketers’ deaths, questions credibility of claims | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-10-19
7.0

Rashid Khan, widely regarded as one of Afghanistan’s most influential cricketers, has removed Lahore Qalandars from his social media bio in protest against recent Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan.

Rashid Khan takes bold stand, escalates protest against Pakistan | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-10-19
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Team captain Rashid Khan labelled it 'barbaric'.

ICC condemns Pakistan's airstrike in Paktika, mourns three Afghan cricketers' deaths | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-10-18
6.0

Rashid Khan, the Afghan national team captain, paid tribute to the young cricketers who dreamed of representing their nation.

Afghanistan pulls out of cricket series after it says Pakistan air strike killed local players
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-18
8.0

Rashid Khan, the captain of Afghanistan's national cricket team, condemned the Pakistani airstrikes.

High-level Doha talks: Pakistan sends top officials to meet Afghan Taliban after deadly strikes; 10 killed
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-10-18
7.0

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan expressed his deep sadness over the loss of civilian lives in recent Pakistani aerial strikes.

Tragedy in Paktika! Three Afghanistan cricketers killed in attack on Pakistan border; captain Rashid Khan breaks down | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-10-18
8.0

Rashid Khan expressed disappointment over not being able to return to the previous gears after hitting big shots during the match.

‘ষষ্ঠ গিয়ারে’ উঠে ফিরতে না পারার আক্ষেপ রশিদের
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-10-04
6.0
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