Rashid Khan played his last game of the marquee event Pakistan Super League yesterday and it was a bitter-sweet moment. The Afghan pacer joined Lahore Qalandars last season and played some phenomenal innings. The star was selected by the same franchise this year and the 23-year-old did not disappoint.
Rashid Khan departs with 13 wickets and a show-case of excellent performances laced with so much entertainment. He has played nine matches for his side and has truly made a remarkable role in taking the Qalandars on the second spot on the HBL PSL points table. His best bowling figures of 4-17 came in the match against Karachi Kings.
The Lahore Qalandars pacer also had only good things to say about the league. “I have always enjoyed playing for Qalandars in PSL. It’s like a family for me. My fans here are too supportive and their support makes me stronger,” He also wished his team well saying, “I am leaving but my wishes are for my team. Inshallah, this time we will win PSL.”
The cricket fans especially the Lahore Qalandars’ followers are saddened at the departure of the pacer. But the fraternity is also grateful to him for his outstanding efforts and the team spirit he showed. He introduced the team with a ‘snake-celebration’ that became so popular even among the fans.
Rashid Khan received an honorary guard of honour from his teammates lauding the bowler for everything he has done for the franchise. Cricket lovers from Pakistan are now thanking the fast-bowler for his time and endeavours in the country. He departs today to be with the Afghanistan team for the tour of Bangladesh, Here is what the fans are saying.
Twitter thanks Rashid Khan for his contributions in PSL
The Qalandars family ?
Rashid Khan is given a befitting farewell after his final match in #HBLPSL7 ?#HBLPSL #PSL2022 #RashidKhan #LQvIU pic.twitter.com/wpmiKdH6Xr
— CricWick (@CricWick) February 19, 2022
Divided by Border's , United by PSL ❤️?
Thank you ? RASHID KHAN ?❤️ for your electrifying performance throughout this Tournament ??
You will be missed Man?❤️ #JamesFaulkner learn from the #RashidKhan how to leave the tournament ?
All the BEST for the series against Bang. pic.twitter.com/qqtjQahSNr— shoaib Akhtar (@shoaibA23608994) February 19, 2022
Shaheen Afridi and co will surely miss you while holding their first PSL trophy, your presence wil be missed. Thanks for the contribution in this season, until next time!❤️#PSL7 | #RashidKhan pic.twitter.com/J2qZgA2san
— Labeed (@Labeed_Siddiqui) February 19, 2022
Bye Rashid khan Most Love & Respect.?? Miss You!❤️?#LQvsIU #RashidKhan pic.twitter.com/jG338mGDNL
— Usama? |Roomi 23feb??| (@_Samayyyyy) February 19, 2022
#RashidKhan the Lahore Qalandars' hero❣️✨ his services for LQ will be remembered ? the man who got love by his performance and behaviour ❤️#LQvIU pic.twitter.com/R5i8bokAXw
— Mohammad HamZa (@itx_HamZa_here5) February 19, 2022
As a Lahori Fan I can never thank what you mean to us and what you have done for this team until next time #PSL2022
TY @rashidkhan_19 ❤#LQvsIU #lahoreQalandars #RashidKhan pic.twitter.com/6lHaQOKD7j— Hijab_Zahra (@Hijabezahra23) February 19, 2022
Thank you so much @rashidkhan_19 for being here and providing us lots of entertainment ❤️ Surely gonna miss you but See you again next season. Have a safe Travel ?#PSL #RashidKhan #qalandars pic.twitter.com/Kez3Lj1rq4
— Cptn Zainab Raja ?? #PSL7 (@_ZainiRaja) February 19, 2022
Thank you Rashid khan for given respect to our Country Cricket ?.
Thank you ?#RashidKhan pic.twitter.com/QT7sudYjz2— Tariq Ullah Shah Afridi (@TariqUllahShahA) February 20, 2022
Rashid Khan is SO SO SPECIAL!!
Come back Pathan#RashidKhanpic.twitter.com/YT3bgxHc5B— M HASHIM (@MHASHIM85240008) February 20, 2022
Lahore Qalandars will play their last league stage game against Peshawar Zalmi on Monday.
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