Afghanistan’s star leg-spinner, Rashid Khan, delighted fans in Thiruvananthapuram by engaging with them in Malayalam at the Greenfield International Stadium.
During his interaction, Rashid sought to learn how to say ‘How are you?’ in Malayalam from a few Indian fans in the crowd. Eagerly picking up the phrase, he repeated it with a smile. The cricket sensation further connected with spectators by shaking hands and capturing selfies with them.
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Despite the rain leading to the cancellation of Afghanistan’s warm-up match against South Africa on September 29, Rashid Khan’s friendly exchange with fans added a memorable touch to the event.
Hashmatullah Shahidi and the team will face Sri Lanka at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday, October 3.