Rashid Khan

T20 World Cup: An emotional Jonathan Trott bid farewell to Afghanistan cricket, saying that he is proud of his players and will remain a fan of them forever. Having got the chance to be the coach by luck, Trott guided Afghanistan to the semi-final stage of the T20 World Cup 2024.

Rashid Khan has called for less focus on pitch conditions and more emphasis on skill execution ahead of Afghanistan's crucial T20 World Cup clash against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium. "Nowadays, I think what I'm hearing a lot is the discussion about the wicket at the ground. I think we don't really discuss the skills that we have," Rashid said at the pre-match press conference. Despite playing at what is effectively his home ground with the Gujarat Titans, the Afghan spinner dismissed suggestions that familiarity would give his side an advantage. "To be honest, no one around the world will tell you how the wicket will behave before the game. To put those things in the mind a lot, I think it affects you mentally as well," he explained. Rashid also played down talk of his impending 700-wicket milestone, insisting his focus remains solely on team success. "I have not kept any target in my mind that I will take 700 wickets and stop."

T20 World Cup 2026, NZ vs AFG: Speaking to the reporters, Rashid Khan opened up on whether Afghanistan have moved past the tag of underdogs. Rashid will have his task cut out when the Afghans start their campaign against New Zealand on Sunday in Chennai.

In an exclusive interview with India Today, singer Armaan Khan, son of the legendary Ustad Rashid Khan, announced he has 'blacklisted' Bangladesh and will never perform there. Khan cancelled his concert scheduled for the same evening due to the ongoing atrocities against Hindus and the destruction of musical instruments in the country. He stated, 'I am never going to Bangladesh, ever'. Expressing his anguish as both a musician and an Indian, Khan called for all artists to boycott performing in Bangladesh until the violence stops. He questioned the role of the Bangladesh government, suggesting a possibility of their involvement in the unrest. Khan, a Muslim, asserted that Islam was made for peace and condemned those using religion to perpetrate violence. He also shared his concern for his Hindu friends who are currently 'traumatized' and stuck in Bangladesh.

This special report focuses on the escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan after alleged Pakistani airstrikes in Paktika province killed civilians, including three domestic cricketers. An opposition leader stated, 'agar reed behen pradhanmantri ho lachar pradhanmantri ho to...atankvad aur khel sath chal sakta hai' (if there is a spineless and helpless Prime Minister...terrorism and sports can go together). The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has withdrawn from an upcoming T20 tri-series with Pakistan and Sri Lanka in protest, a decision supported by captain Rashid Khan who condemned the attacks as 'barbaric'. This has triggered a political debate in India, with opposition parties questioning the BCCI and the Indian government's policy of playing against Pakistan in multi-nation tournaments, suggesting India should learn from the ACB's decisive stand against terrorism.

This special report focuses on the escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan following deadly airstrikes in Paktika province, which claimed civilian lives including three domestic cricketers. In response, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has withdrawn from an upcoming T20 tri-series involving Pakistan and Sri Lanka, a decision supported by team captain Rashid Khan who condemned the attacks. An Indian opposition leader seized upon the development, stating, 'if the PM is a cowardly PM... terror and sports can go together. Why? Is it because of Amit Shah ji's son?' The leader praised the stance taken by the Afghanistan Cricket Board while criticizing the Indian government and the BCCI's approach to playing cricket with Pakistan. The incident has highlighted the complex intersection of sports and geopolitics in the region.

This special report focuses on the escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan following deadly Pakistani airstrikes in Paktika province, which killed several civilians including three domestic cricketers. The opposition is using this moment to criticise the government, with one leader stating, 'If there is a spineless and helpless Prime Minister, then blood and water cannot flow together, but terrorism and sports can go together'. In response to the attack, the Afghanistan Cricket Board has withdrawn from the upcoming T20 tri-series with Pakistan and Sri Lanka, a move supported by team captain Rashid Khan. The bulletin also covers correspondent Gaurav Sawant's analysis of wider unrest, including the Pakistan Army's deadly crackdown on protesters and strategic talks between Army Chief Asim Munir and US President Donald Trump.

Gujarat Titans assistant coach Aashish Kapoor is proud of young batter Sai Sudharsan's progress at the franchise. Sudharsan has been graduated to the opening spot this season.

The mother of the 12-year-old girl, who was gang raped in Ayodhya, has alleged that local leaders of the Samajwadi Party offered her money to withdraw the complaint against the accused, who is a party functionary. Speaking exclusively to India Today TV, the mother said that one Rashid, whom she referred to as 'chairman', offered her money and asked her to settle the case. On July 30, the police arrested local Samajwadi Party leader Moid Khan, who runs a bakery in Bhadarsa Nagar of Ayodhya district, and his employee Raju Khan, for allegedly gang raping and impregnating a 12-year-old girl, who was an employee at Khan's bakery.

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan credited his side's team effort in their crucial win against Bangladesh on June 25, which effectively secured their first-ever semi-final spot in a senior men's ICC tournament. Afghanistan will face an unbeaten South Africa in the semi-final on June 27.

T20 World Cup 2024, AFG vs BAN: Afghanistan have given them a realistic chance of advancing to the semis, but a few more permutations and combinations need to go in their favour.

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan explained that his side's historic win against Australia in their T20 World Cup Super 8 clash on June 23 will give their country's aspiring cricketers major hopes. Afghanistan amped up their semi-final chances by scripting their first-ever win against Australia by 21 runs.

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan reflected with satisfaction on his effective 3/26 spell against India in his side's first Super 8 clash in the T20 World Cup on June 20. Rashid wants himself to head for his side's Australia fixture with the same confidence.

T20 World Cup 2024: Australia have won 5 matches in a row and have looked like the team to beat. Afghanistan, on the other hand, have lost back-to-back matches and will be looking to bounce back strongly.

India begin their Super 8 phase of the T20 World Cup 2024 campaign with a tricky test against Afghanistan, who have been dominant in the Group stages. Rohit Sharma and Co would need to be on top of their game against Afghanistan's strong batting and spin attack in Barbados on June 20, Thursday.

T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan lauded his side's team efforts in carrying out a thumping and historic win over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup on June 8 (IST). Rashid also went on to hail the win as the greatest victory for his side in T20I cricket.

T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan captain, speaking to the press on the eve of their opener against Uganda, said the team will not be bogged down by the burden of expectations. Afghanistan are considered to be dark horses for a spot in the semi-final.

IPL 2024: GT spinner Sai Kishore, while speaking to the media in the post-match press conference, revealed that head coach Ashish Nehra believes in having no egos in the team. He also mentioned that skipper Shubman Gill and Rashid Khan have been very cooperative.

IPL 2024, GT vs DC: Delhi beat Lucknow in their previous game, but need to string together more wins to climb the ladder in the points table. Gujarat will also be looking for some consistency after losing 3 out of their first 6 matches.

India vs Afghanistan: Indian players braved the cold wave and fog during their training session in Mohali. The Men in Blue are set to face Afghanistan in the first T20I of their three-match series at the PCA Stadium in Mohali on Thursday, January 11.