Rashid Khan thanks Adelaide Strikers, fans following his father's death
What's the story
Afghanistan cricket sensation Rashid Khan thanked his Big Bash League (BBL) team Adelaide Strikers and the fans for showing immense support following his father's death. The ace spinner played a prominent role for his side during the New Year's Eve BBL clash against Sydney Thunder. He featured for Adelaide despite the death of his father the previous day. Here is what Rashid said.
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A big loss for Rashid!
So sorry Rash, mymy families thoughts prays are with u through this difficult time. You are a amazing and inspirational person and ur father can be so proud of the man he has raised.
— Colin Ingram (@CAIngram41) December 30, 2018
Acknowledgement
Rashid thanks Adelaide Strikers team members for immense support
Speaking to ICC, the Afghan spinner thanked his team members for showing emotional support during the tough period. "They were in my room until late (after the New Year's Eve game), encouraging me. I really love that - that kept me alive there, fresh and fine. They were coming to me after five minutes and hugging me," said Rashid.
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I didn't feel like I'm alone here: Rashid
"I didn't feel like I'm alone here. The whole Australia is my family, everyone is looking after me very closely and very friendly and like a family member. They give me lots of love and I didn't feel myself to be alone here," Rashid added.
Commendable
Rashid has been enormous despite personal loss
Rashid has been in prime form with the ball and has picked up eight wickets in five matches. He has impressed one and all with a modest economy rate of 4.65. Credit to Rashid for holding on and playing cricket, despite all that he had to endure. It shows the immense strength and character he possesses. He has promised to feature in every game.