Rashid Khan, the sensational player from Afghanistan, has now earned a huge fan following across the world,especially in India courtesy to the exceptional performances he gave in the season 11 of Indian Premier League.
However, the performance that he gave in the semi-finale match against the Kolkata Knight Riders won everyone’s hearts and took the team to the finale. The semi-finale night will always be remembered for Rashid Khan’s devastating performance.
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Not just with the ball, but the ace-spinner left everyone stunned with his devastating batting skills. He slammed 34 runs in 10 balls and later took 2 wickets and an effective run-out. He was phenomenal in all the three departments of the match.
He has become a hero on the social media and has become a talk of the town. People have literally gone berserk over the talent Rashid Khan possess. a few people were so impressed with the stunning performance of Rashid Khan that they wanted him to get the citizenship of India, so that he can play from India’s side in the upcoming World Cup 2019.
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After reading the tweets of Indians, first it was the President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani who tweeted that they won’t give Rashid Khan as he is the asset to their cricket team.
Afghans take absolute pride in our hero, Rashid Khan. I am also thankful to our Indian friends for giving our players a platform to show their skills. Rashid reminds us whats best about Afg. He remains an asset to the cricketing world. No we are not giving him away. @narendramodi
— Ashraf Ghani (@ashrafghani) May 25, 2018
After this tweet from Afghan’s president people started giving them the offers.However ACB chairman, Atif Mashal quickly responded to all the offers. He acknowledged but said that they won’t give Rashid Khan as he is a patriotic Afghan. Here’s what he tweeted:
Thanks for the offers from those who want @rashidkhan_19. I know he is in high demand everywhere but he is not going anywhere anytime because he is a proud and patriotic Afghan.
— Atif Mashal عاطف مشعل (@MashalAtif) May 26, 2018
The tweet read:
“Thanks for the offers from those who want @rashidkhan_19. I know he is in high demand everywhere but he is not going anywhere anytime because he is a proud and patriotic Afghan.”
Rashid Khan was quick to see the tweet and to reply. He replied in assurance and also mentioned that he want to work to bring peace in his country. Here’s what he tweeted:
Sure Mr. Chairman, @mashalAtif I am proud Afghan and I will stay in my country and will work and fight for our nation. We spread peace and our country needs us.
— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) May 26, 2018
The tweet read:
“Sure Mr. Chairman, @mashalAtif I am proud Afghan and I will stay in my country and will work and fight for our nation. We spread peace and our country needs us.”
Well done Rashid Khan!
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