NEW DELHI: Afghanistan’s star cricketer Rashid Khan not too long ago tied the knot in a grand ceremony in Kabul, making headlines not just for the occasion itself but in addition for the distinctive safety measures and dazzling show of firecrackers.
The marriage came about at a prestigious marriage corridor within the Afghan capital, guarded by personnel visibly armed with weapons, which is a typical sight for high-profile occasions in Afghanistan.
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The extravagant celebration was consistent with Pashtun customs, and the occasion has since gone viral throughout social media platforms.
A number of Afghan cricket stars attended the marriage as followers worldwide took to social media to congratulate Rashid on this momentous day.
Former Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi was among the many first to ship his greatest needs, writing on X (previously Twitter), “Congratulations to the one and solely King Khan, Rashid Khan, in your wedding ceremony! Wishing you a lifetime of affection, happiness, and success forward.”
Rashid Khan’s wedding ceremony comes on the peak of his cricketing profession. Earlier this yr, he led Afghanistan to a historic second within the ICC T20 World Cup, advancing to the semi-finals for the primary time.
Below his captaincy, Afghanistan defeated Bangladesh in an exhilarating Tremendous Eight match in St. Vincent, securing their place alongside India within the match’s semi-finals. Rashid’s excellent bowling figures of 4-23 have been pivotal within the victory, supported by Naveen-ul-Haq’s spectacular 4-26.
This victory eradicated cricket giants Australia from the match and set Afghanistan up for his or her semi-final conflict towards South Africa, which they finally misplaced in a low-scoring thriller.
The street to the semi-final, nonetheless, sparked celebrations throughout Afghanistan, including to Rashid’s already illustrious legacy.
