RASHID KHAN

‘King’ Rashid ties the knot in grand Kabul ceremony

Three of Rashid's brothers also tied the knot on the same night.

South Africa secure consolation win over Afghanistan in 3rd ODI

Aiden Markram's calm innings helped South Africa avoid suffering a series clean sweep by Afghanistan with a seven-wicket victory in the third one-day international in Sharjah on Sunday.

For Rashid, it’s all love for the game

The win sealed the series for Afghanistan, who had registered a first ever triumph over South Africa in the format after winning the opening ODI on Wednesday by six wickets.

Afghanistan seal South Africa series with 177-run victory

Afghanistan registered another emphatic victory over South Africa on Friday, beating them by 177 runs in the second one-day international to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series in Sharjah.

Rashid returns to Afghanistan squad for South Africa ODI series

The 25-year-old leg-spinner missed the one-off Test against New Zealand in India, which is likely to be washed out after four days of rain delays, because of medical advice to rest his back.

Rashid reprimanded for breaching ICC code of conduct during Bangladesh game

Rashid Khan showed his frustration during the final over of the first innings with an outburst that has earned him a sanction.

Rashid Khan: From refugee to Afghanistan's World Cup warrior

Rashid Khan's rise to become a multi-millionaire cricket superstar began in the most desperate of circumstances as a refugee living in the Pakistan city of Peshawar.

Afghanistan 'proved Brian Lara right’

Afghanistan have realised cricketing history in reaching the final four of the mega event, edging out Bangladesh in one of the most dramatic T20I contests of all time.

Rashid Khan can finally sleep after avenging Australia defeat

Cramped-up Glenn Maxwell's incredible double-century helped Australia snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in ICC 50-over World Cup in November, leading to Afghanistan falling just short of qualifying for the semi-finals.

June 22, 2024
June 22, 2024

Spin key in crucial Australia-Afghanistan contest

The Australia-Afghanistan T20 World Cup Super Eight clash at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown today is potentially a must-win contest for Rashid Khan and Co as a defeat will see the Afghans hoping for other outcomes going their way in order to qualify for the semis.

June 14, 2024
June 14, 2024

Afghanistan aim to stay on a roll

A high-flying Afghanistan will look to secure their entry into the Super Eights of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup as they take on Papua New Guinea (PNG) in a Group C fixture at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad today.

June 3, 2024
June 3, 2024

Afghanistan have the batting to chase 200: Rashid

“T20 cricket is all about the mindset. As long as you have the right mindset and you have the belief that you can do it, anything is possible.”

May 29, 2024
May 29, 2024

Young Afghan side 'among the favourites'

A young Afghan side with an average age of just 25 have vowed to give audiences back home rare cause for jubilation at the T20 World Cup after a breakthrough performance at the 50-over showpiece.

May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024

T20 World Cup: Get to know the captains via interesting facts

This will also be Rashid’s first time captaining the team in a T20 World Cup and the skipper would definitely be keen to make a statement in the USA and the Caribbean.

May 1, 2024
May 1, 2024

Afghanistan pick six all-rounders in T20 World Cup squad

Hashmatullah Shahidi, who led Afghanistan in last year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, wasn't part of the side, his last T20I appearance coming in 2022.

March 20, 2024
March 20, 2024

Rashid Khan leads biggest movers of the week

Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan issued an ominous warning on the eve of this year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup by re-entering the top 10 of the ICC Men's T20I Bowler Rankings.

March 19, 2024
March 19, 2024

Afghanistan dominate Ireland to win T20I series

"It is a great series win for us," said Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan, going on to praise the performance of his young side.

January 10, 2024
January 10, 2024

Rashid Khan to miss India T20 matches

Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan will miss the three-match Twenty20 series against India due to injury, but the team has plenty of experience in reserve, skipper Ibrahim Zadran said Wednesday.

January 7, 2024
January 7, 2024

Afghanistan stars return for T20I series against India

The series commences on 11 January in Mohali.