One of the top spinners in modern cricket, Rashid Khan, has officially tied the knot. The Afghanistan star spinner got married on October 3 in a traditional ceremony held in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan.
Videos from the wedding have since gone viral, creating a buzz across social media platforms. Widely regarded as the best T20I spinner in the world, Rashid’s wedding followed the customs of the Pashtun community.
Scenes outside the hotel which is hosting Rashid Khan's wedding in Kabul. pic.twitter.com/LIpdUYVZcA
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 3, 2024
Many players from Afghanistan’s national cricket team attended the celebration, adding to the occasion’s grandeur.
The wedding hall that will host Rashid Khan’s wedding ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan today 🔥#ACA pic.twitter.com/FOM2GCkqZw
— Afghan Cricket Association – ACA (@ACAUK1) October 2, 2024
Armed Presence Outside the Venue
A video circulating online shows several people outside the hotel where the wedding took place, visibly carrying guns, which added to the heightened attention surrounding the event.
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
Fellow Cricketers Offer Congratulations
Numerous Afghan cricketers shared their well wishes for Rashid on social media. Mohammad Nabi, a veteran of the Afghanistan cricket team, was among the first to publicly congratulate Rashid on his wedding.
“Congratulations to the one and only King Khan, Rashid Khan, on your wedding! Wishing you a lifetime of love, happiness, and success ahead,” Nabi wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
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
Black is the ultimate style statement. Congratulations Mr. Magician @rashidkhan_19 🎉🎊 pic.twitter.com/KlMYqzpJ32
— Wazhma Ayoubi 🇦🇫 (@WazhmaAyoubi) October 3, 2024
Rashid’s Legacy in Cricket
Rashid Khan has established himself as one of the finest cricketers of this generation, particularly in T20 International cricket. He holds several impressive records, including being the fastest bowler to reach 50 and 100 wickets. His dominant performance in the sport has also earned him the top spot in ICC T20I bowler rankings at various points in his career.
