The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday, officially sanctioned Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan for showing dissent towards a teammate during his side’s victory over Bangladesh at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Afghanistan, on Monday, made history as they qualified for an International Cricket Council (ICC) event’s semi-final by defeating Bangladesh in a low-scoring thriller.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan captain Rashid expressed visible frustration in the final over of the first innings and an outburst on his teammate which earned him the sanction.
After playing a trademark snake shot towards the off-side, Rashid attempted to run back for a second run, thanks to a fumble in the field, but was sent back by his partner.
Rashid, who was already halfway down when his partner declined a second run, hurled his bat in frustration to the ground, and then turned to make his ground comfortably, indicating there was indeed plenty of time for a couple.
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Karim Janat calmly picked up the bat and gave it back to his angry teammate. He then took a single, allowing Rashid to face the last two balls of the over.
The right-handed batter belted the final ball of the innings for a six, to finish at an unbeaten 19 off 10 deliveries.
Rashid Khan backed his quickfire cameo with resounding bowling figures of 4/23 and played a pivotal role in defending the modest total against Bangladesh.
It is pertinent to mention that Afghanistan will lock horns with South Africa in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024 on June 26 at Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad.
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