Rashid Khan, Afghanistan’s top spinner, recently expressed his desire to perform for his home audience. Afghanistan’s political unrest and lack of infrastructure have prevented international matches from taking place on its land, despite the country’s recent impressive on-field accomplishments.
Rashid Khan discussed the importance of playing at home during a recent conversation at an event in Dubai, which is still a dream even though his team has been a full member since 2017.
“For now, that’s in FTP. However, you won’t know if it’s happening until the time comes. Numerous games have been planned in Afghanistan, but they have never happened. But let’s hope it does. “It’s beneficial for Afghanistan and cricket,” Rashid Khan remarked.
I hope that occurs in the future: Rashid Khan
Afghanistan has hosted matches in India, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Sri Lanka after being granted Test status. The leg-spinner wishes it were realised before he quits, but he did not say how much it would mean to him personally.
“Well, playing international cricket in Afghanistan will be a sort of dream if it ever comes to pass. Before I give up the sport, I hope that happens. I’ve always wanted to perform that for my home audience. Thus, let’s hope that occurs in the future. Rashid Khan went on.
Concerns regarding Afghanistan’s sporting future have also been raised by the Taliban’s 2021 comeback to power. Security concerns have deterred elite teams from touring, while restrictions on women’s involvement in sports have drawn harsh criticism.
Afghanistan’s games have therefore been held in a variety of adopted homes. Notably, the team was scheduled to play New Zealand in a Test match in Greater Noida, India; however, because of a badly kept outfield, the match was called off before a ball was bowled.
“We’re not happy. We had prepared ourselves and trained diligently. I’m very disappointed. We were able to observe the pitch because we were able to train on the plaza [on] the days prior. The boys were getting closer; they were becoming even more eager to play the game. Jonathan Trott, the head coach of Afghanistan, was reported by ESPNcricinfo as saying, “It’s so heartbreaking not to be able to play.”
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