Rashid Khan has once again claimed the number one spot in One Day Cricket according to the latest ICC rankings. This proves that if there's anyone who's the king of white-ball bowling worldwide, it's Rashid Khan. He's consistently performing in Test cricket too, so there’s really no bigger superstar in the world right now. If there is, it’s definitely Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan. I’ll say it again, I’ll support both Pakistan and Afghanistan; we love our Afghan brothers and the Afghan players too.
There's love, and we're talking about love. I'll ask my friends, is Afghanistan right now... But if we ask whether Rashid Khan is the biggest superstar in cricket at the moment, let me know in the comments. Moving on, since Rashid Khan burst onto the international scene during the 2015-16 Under-19 World Cup, he’s been breaking records every year. Despite all the money, fame, and wealth, he hasn't played a single match for his country yet.
"He's totally committed and won't back down even if he's injured, that's just who he is. Now, Rashid Khan has a really interesting story. First, let’s check the ICC rankings and then we'll talk more about Rashid. Right now, Rashid Khan is ranked number one with 669 points. Kuldeep Yadav is in second place with 665 points, and Shaheen Afridi has dropped from third to fourth place with 662 points. Then there's Bernard Scholtz."
"Jasprit Bumrah, Siraj, Matt Henry, Adam Zampa, and Josh Hazlewood are all in the mix. So, that's the situation with the points table. First up, let's talk about Rashid Khan. He's got so many records that if you start counting, you'll be there from morning till night and still won't finish. This guy is such a big star. There are some really interesting things about him that I’ll share later in the video, and you definitely don’t want to miss it! Also, make sure to drop your comments. Here are some cool records of Rashid Khan, like being the youngest Test captain to lead a Test side at just 20 years old."
In 350 days, the best figures in a match for a captain mean he's got the best figures in Test cricket, taking 11 wickets. That's the fifth-best performance overall by any captain in Test cricket. He’s done it twice with the most consecutive 10-wicket hauls in Test matches, which is the fourth-best overall. He’s also the youngest captain to lead a proper ODI team at just 19 years and 165 days. In ODI internationals, he has outstanding bowling figures, being the third-greatest of all time, taking 7 wickets for just 18 runs. That’s the best bowling figures in his ODI career.
Their bowling average is 19, and in One Day Internationals, it’s 19.8, which is the seventh best in the history of overall cricket. They’re also the youngest player to take a five-wicket haul in an ODI, achieving this at 18 years and 178 days, which is the third best overall. The most runs they’ve conceded in an innings was 110, which I think happened in 2019. They’ve also taken the most wickets through LBW, getting 67, putting them fifth all-time. They’ve got the second-fastest 100 wickets in just 44 matches.
Number one is Mitchell Starc, but aside from him, the player with the most consecutive matches for a team is Rashid Khan, who has played 79 matches for Afghanistan. That’s the fourth-best all-time. He also has outstanding bowling figures in a T20 match, where he took five wickets for just three runs, which is the second-best. There are so many records like this, man. I can’t even keep track; you can’t memorize them all. Rashid has so many records in the last 10 years that you could just keep counting and counting until you’re exhausted. His records are endless. Oh, and I was saying something about Rashid…
It's really interesting, let me tell you something. You know, people can say whatever they want about Pakistan and Afghanistan, but the relationship between these two countries is quite unique. Even though the official ties might be strained, the connection between the people, especially between Pakistani Pashtuns and Afghan Pashtuns, is rooted in a long history that isn't going to fade away anytime soon. That's why Rashid Khan still has property in Peshawar, and his brother is running a huge business in Rawalpindi. There are many similar stories from Afghanistan too.
Cricketers still have their properties in Pakistan, they do business, and they frequently travel to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. They come and go in Pakistan a lot, and they're like our brothers. We warmly welcome them whenever they visit. There's a strong bond between us, whether it's greetings, business, or attending weddings and events. Speaking of players, I often think about the former captain of Afghanistan, that bodybuilder guy—what's his name?
"My memory's not so great; I tend to forget names sometimes. So, that guy over in Pakistan, he's been here a lot, and he spent quite a few years here. Mohammad Shahzad comes around often, and Rashid Khan used to come by a lot too, along with his brother. Dawlat Zadran played a ton of T20 cricket in Pakistan. Nabi has played a lot of cricket here as well. You can see how well Shahid Afridi and Nabi get along; they have a great rapport. Cricket really builds these strong relationships, and I always say that."
"We should have good relationships with each other. Just because someone did well in games before doesn’t mean they always have to. We need to respect one another. I’m someone who always tries to stay positive and welcomes everyone. The people of Afghanistan are also like our dear brothers. Anyway, this all started with Rashid Khan. He’s not just a superstar for Afghanistan but for the whole world, and we’re proud of him. Salute to you, brother Rashid.
"We should have good relationships with each other. Just because someone did well in games before doesn’t mean they always have to. We need to respect one another. I’m someone who always tries to stay positive and welcomes everyone. The people of Afghanistan are also like our dear brothers. Anyway, this all started with Rashid Khan. He’s not just a superstar for Afghanistan but for the whole world, and we’re proud of him. Salute to you, brother Rashid.
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