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International figures congratulate Rashid Khan on historic T20 milestone
Richard Lindsay, the United Kingdom’s Special Envoy to Afghanistan, highlighted Rashid Khan’s historic feat of reaching 700 wickets in T20 cricket, calling it a major world record.
Following a landmark achievement in world cricket, Rashid Khan, the star of Afghanistan’s national team, has received congratulatory messages from prominent international figures.
Zalmay Khalilzad, the former US Special Representative for Afghanistan, praised Rashid Khan’s latest success, describing him as a source of pride for Afghanistan and applauded his continued excellence on the global stage.
Meanwhile, Richard Lindsay, the United Kingdom’s Special Envoy to Afghanistan, highlighted Rashid Khan’s historic feat of reaching 700 wickets in T20 cricket, calling it a major world record.
Lindsay also welcomed the recent victories by Afghanistan and England at the T20 World Cup and wished further success to Afghanistan, England and Scotland in the remaining group matches.
Rashid Khan, widely regarded as one of the finest spin bowlers in modern cricket, has played a decisive role in Afghanistan’s rise in international cricket.
His consistent performances across major global leagues and international tournaments have strengthened Afghanistan’s position in the sport. With 700 T20 wickets to his name, Rashid Khan has further cemented his status as a legend of the shortest format of the game.