Rashid Khan, the teenaged bowling sensation of war-torn country Afghanistan, is the perfect ambassador for the game of cricket in his home country.
So far, in the 11th season of the much-talked-about Indian Premier League (IPL), Rashid Khan has impressed with his exceptional bowling performance. However, on Friday, Rashid Khan for a change stunned everyone with his batting skills. The Hyderabad cricketer scored blistering 34 runs off 10 deliveries with a strike rate of 340 and propelled SunRisers to a huge total of 174 runs.
With his heroics effort, Rashid Khan guided his side to the final of the cash-rich league.
Meanwhile, after seeing Rashid’s all-round performance, the Indian cricket fans are seeking for an Indian citizenship for the Afghan star.
Acknowledging the request of cricket lovers from across the nation, Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj was at her wittiest best on the micro-blogging site.
“I have seen all the tweets. Citizenship matters are dealt with by Ministry of Home affairs,” Swaraj wrote on Twitter.
Screenshot of Sushma Swaraj’s Tweet.
Here is how Twitter reacted to Rashid Khan’s heroic:
Let me say this: I wish Rashid Khan was Indian and played for India. He’s such a gem.
— Sohini (@Mittermaniac) May 25, 2018
Somebody please give Rashid Khan an Indian Citizenship! That man deserves to play more international cricket! Afghanistan has a legendary player in the making! #SRHvKKR #rashidkhan #IPL2018 @IPL
— Kaustubh Dhonde (@kaustubh_dhonde) May 25, 2018
Is there any way, Rashid Khan can be given Indian citizenship? We need him in our XI
— Anish Chowdhary (@anish2k11) May 25, 2018
Indian Redditor wants @BCCI to exchange Ravindra Jadeja with Rashid Khan. 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/vpondzqNlQ
— Sohini (@Mittermaniac) May 25, 2018
Indian citizenship for Rashid Khan please sir. @SushmaSwaraj @narendramodi
— Karthick (@Karthic21386233) May 26, 2018
Indian citizenship for Rashid Khan please @narendramodi @HMOIndia @SushmaSwaraj
— Karthick (@Karthic21386233) May 26, 2018
During his match winning 10 balls 34 run innings, Rashid Khan hit 4 sixes and 2 fours. Rashid Khan also produced exceptional bowling figures of 3/19 figures in his allotted four overs. He was declared the man of the match.
Talking about his performance, Rashid said, “It was much needed for me, just tried my best to give 100% in bowling, batting and fielding. Full focus was to believe in my skills. Want to dedicate my award to those people who lost their lives in a blast back home.”