Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan Bags Unique Bowling Record Of 21st Century

Rashid Khan bowling record

Afghan Cricketer Rashid Khan has earned a striking victory as he bowled several overs in a Test match in the 21st century.

Rashid Khan bagged 99.2 overs in the continuing Test match between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe.

Previously, Shane Warne, the Australian legend, held this record for 19 years by bowling 98 overs in 2002.

The entire fan club of the cricketer is lauding the leg-spinner for his record-breaking achievement.

#RashidKhan has become the top trending topic on Twitter.

On the other hand, the legendary cricketer Rashid Khan helped Afghanistan defeat Zimbabwe by six wickets in the second Test in Abu Dhabi here on Sunday.

Earlier, Rashid had said that he was very ‘pleased’ to meet Prime Minister Imran Khan during his maiden visit to Kabul.

Imran Khan, along with President Ashraf Ghani held a meeting with the Afghan cricket team.

The T20I Cricketer Of The Decade took to Twitter to express his feelings.

He wrote, “Pleased to see respected PM Imran Khan together with my President Ashraf Ghani and meeting my team.”

The player  wrote that he strongly believes in the power of sport to inspire and unite people, adding that sports “creates hope, unity, love and peace.”

“Wish one day our national teams can host each other at home and play cricket,” he had tweeted.

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Afghan cricketer Rashid Khan ‘pleased’ to see respected PM Imran

Rashid Khan meeting with PM Imran

Afghan Cricketer Rashid Khan, who has played in almost every T20 league around the world, was very ‘pleased’ to meet Prime Minister Imran Khan during his maiden visit to Kabul.

Imran Khan, along with President Ashraf Ghani held a meeting with Afghan cricket team. However, rricketer Rashid Khan took to Twitter to express his feelings after meeting the premier.

He wrote, “Pleased to see respected PM Imran Khan together with my President Ashraf Ghani and meeting my team.”

The player  wrote that he strongly believes in the power of sport to inspire and unite people, adding that sports “creates hope, unity, love and peace.”

“Wish one day our national teams can host each other at home and play cricket,” he tweeted.

Yesterday, Afghanistan National Cricket team presented a signed bat to Prime Minister Imran Khan.

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Afghan cricket team bestows a signed bat to PM Imran during his maiden visit to Kabul

Afghan Cricket Team signed bat to PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan has on Thursday received a signed cricket from Afghan cricket team during his visit to Kabul, according to the the Prime Minister’s office.

According to the details, Afghanistan National Cricket team presented a signed bat to Prime Minister Imran Khan. President Ashraf Ghani was also present. 

Imran Khan, a cricketer-turned-politician, was the Pakistani captain who had led the country to victory during the 1992 World Cup.

While addressing a joint press conference with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, the premier said Pakistan will fully support to end violence and establish durable peace in Afghanistan.

He said Pakistan has played its role in getting started first the Talban’s talks with the Americans and then for intra-Afghan dialogue.

Imran Khan said the people of Afghanistan have suffered violence for four decades.

He said the erstwhile FATA region of Pakistan was also devastated by the war on terror and the livelihood of the tribesmen was badly affected.

The Prime Minister said the peoples on both sides of the border want peace, trade and connectivity.

He said this trade and connectivity between the two countries will increase in days to come.

Speaking on the occasion, the Afghan President said he had very productive engagement with Prime Minister Imran Khan.

He said a comprehensive political settlement for enduring peace within the framework of our values and our constitution is the future of Afghanistan.

He said violence is not the answer to any conflict.

Ashraf Ghani said we can move forward and a comprehensive ceasefire can be achieved.

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