Photo Credit: Instagram Photo of @rashid.khan19
Afghanistan‘s star spinner, Rashid Khan, widely regarded as one of the best in the game, got married on October 3 in Kabul. The wedding, held according to Pashtun customs, garnered significant attention online, with videos from the event going viral.
Several members of the Afghanistan national cricket team were in attendance, adding to the buzz on social media. Rashid is recognized as one of the top T20I spinners globally.
Outside the venue of Rashid’s wedding, several individuals were observed carrying guns while walking around.
Scenes outside the hotel which is hosting Rashid Khan’s wedding in Kabul. pic.twitter.com/LIpdUYVZcA
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 3, 2024
Several Afghan cricket stars used social media to congratulate Rashid Khan on his wedding. Mohammad Nabi, a veteran of the Afghanistan team, was among the first to send his well wishes.
“Congratulations to the one and only King Khan, Rashid Khan, on your wedding! Wishing you a lifetime of love, happiness, and success ahead. @rashidkhan_19,” he posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Congratulations to the one and only King Khan, Rashid Khan, on your wedding! Wishing you a lifetime of love, happiness, and success ahead.@rashidkhan_19 pic.twitter.com/fP1LswQHhr
— Mohammad Nabi (@MohammadNabi007) October 3, 2024
“A Historic Night. Kabul is celebrating the wedding of our prominent cricket star and CAPTAIN, Rashid Khan @rashidkhan_19. Rashid Khan and his three brothers tied the knot on the same day. Wishing him and his brothers a happy and healthy life ahead!” — Afghan Atalan (@AfghanAtalan1) October 3, 2024
Historical Night 🌉
Kabul is hosting the wedding ceremony of the prominent Afghan cricket star and our CAPTAIN 🧢 Rashid Khan 👑 🇦🇫 @rashidkhan_19
Rashid Khan 👑 and his three brother got married at same day.
Wishing him a and his thee brother happy and healthy life ahead! pic.twitter.com/YOMuyfMMXP
— Afghan Atalan 🇦🇫 (@AfghanAtalan1) October 3, 2024
Rashid Khan is regarded as one of the top cricketers of his generation, particularly in T20I cricket. He holds several records, including being the fastest to reach 50 and 100 wickets. In the past, he has also held the No. 1 spot in the ICC T20I bowling rankings.
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