Rashid Khan Faces Personal Loss as Pakistan Cricket Team Offers Heartfelt Tribute Post T20I Victory
Rashid Khan Mourns the Loss of His Elder Brother
Rashid Khan, Afghanistan’s star cricketer, recently faced a personal tragedy with the passing of his elder brother, Haji Abdul Halim Shinwari. The news was shared by many of Afghanistan’s cricketers, including Ibrahim Zadran and Asghar Afghan, who expressed their condolences online. Ibrahim wrote on X:
“Saddened to hear about the passing of Rashid Khan’s elder brother. An elder brother is like a father to the family. My heartfelt condolences to @rashidkhan_19.”
Asghar Afghan also shared a tribute, praying for his soul:
“May Allah grant him the highest ranks of Paradise and bestow patience upon their family.”
Pakistan Cricket Team Pays Tribute After T20I Victory
Following the 1st T20I of the ongoing tri-series between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Sharjah, the Pakistan cricket team paid tribute to Rashid Khan’s elder brother. This heartfelt gesture came after Pakistan secured a 39-run win over Afghanistan, with Salman Ali Agha playing a key role in Pakistan’s total of 182/7.
Pakistan’s All-Round Performance Highlights
- Afghanistan’s Chase: Afghanistan’s chase of 183 runs was off to a rough start. Ibrahim Zadran was dismissed early for just 9 runs by a brilliant yorker from Shaheen Shah Afridi.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz played an attacking knock of 38 off 27 balls, but the floodgates opened after he was dismissed.
- Pakistan’s bowlers, particularly Haris Rauf and Mohammad Nawaz, were instrumental in Afghanistan’s collapse, with Rauf claiming two wickets in a single over.
- Rashid Khan fought back with a quick 39 off 16 balls but was unable to prevent Afghanistan from falling short, ending their innings at 143/9.
Pakistan’s Innings: Salman Ali Agha Shines
- Fakhar Zaman and Sahibzada Farhan gave Pakistan solid starts, but Salman Ali Agha stole the show with an unbeaten 53 off 36 balls, including three sixes.
- Contributions from Mohammad Nawaz (21) and Faheem Ashraf (14) helped Pakistan set a daunting target.
Match Summary
- Pakistan: 182/7 (Salman Ali Agha 53*, Mohammad Nawaz 21, Faheem Ashraf 14)
- Afghanistan: 143/9 (Rashid Khan 39, Rahmanullah Gurbaz 38)
- Result: Pakistan wins by 39 runs
The match between Afghanistan and Pakistan was filled with emotions, especially for Rashid Khan, who was coping with the loss of his brother. While the victory was sweet for Pakistan, it was the tribute to Rashid Khan that truly highlighted the spirit of sportsmanship between both teams.
