Rashid Khan, captain of Afghanistan National Cricket Team and star spinner of Pakistan Super League (PSL) side, Lahore Qalardars, took the Cricket World by storm after posting a social media Bio on Saturday (October 18).
Rashid Khan’s surprising move comes at a time when relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have reached a boiling point. As of Friday, Rashid’s Bio proudly lists four teams—Afghanistan national cricket team, Gujarat Titans (IPL), Adelaide Strikers (BBL) and Lahore Qalardars (PSL).
Rashid Khan takes Lahore Qalandars out of Bio Amids in Afghanistan-Pakistan tension
Now there is no Lahore Qalardars’ name, only three teams are named here. The change came after the Afghan government accused Pakistan of launching airstrikes in Paktika province and calling for a 48-hour ceasefire.
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Tensions between the two neighboring Asian nations have flared in recent weeks, with several deadly border clashes with heavy casualties.
Despite efforts to calm the situation with a period of temporary ceasefire, the Afghan authorities claim that Pakistan has violated the agreement and many civilians, including three local cricketers, have died, and fresh strikes and fresh strikes have been carried out.
ACB’s withdrawal sends a strong message to PCB after Rashid Khan’s silent tremors of protest
In a show of solidarity with the victims, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced its withdrawal from the upcoming Tri-series in Pakistan. The decision sent a strong message to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) about the ACB’s stand on the issue.
On the other hand, Rashid Khan’s quiet but strong decision to remove PSL team’s name from Bio highlights the sentiment among Afghans. The league-spinner’s move is a huge setback for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and the franchise.
The 26-year-old is one of the most respected figures in World Cricket and has been a key player for Lahore Qalandars over the years. His latest move suggests that lingering political tensions are now spilling over into the fraying relationship, potentially taking an unfortunate turn for two nations deeply passionate about the game.
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Rashid Khan condemns Pakistan’s airstrikes, supports ACB’s decision to pull out of Tri-series
Meanwhile, Rashid Khan expressed deep grief over the loss of innocent lives in recent airstrikes carried out by Pakistan in Afghanistan. Rashid said the attacks claimed the lives of women, children and young cricketers who dreamed of playing for their country.
The Afghan spinner called the strikes cruel and inhumane and supported the ACB’s decision to withdraw from the upcoming matches against Pakistan, saying it was a necessary stand during such a tragic period.
Targeting civilian infrastructure is absolutely immoral and barbaric: Rashid Khan
Posted by Rashid, X: “Deeply saddened by the loss of civilian life in recent Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan. A tragedy of women, children and young cricketers who lost their nation’s lives on the world stage. Civilian infrastructure was targeted.
These unjust and illegal actions represent grave violations of human rights and should not be ignored. I welcome ACB’s decision to withdraw from upcoming fixtures against Pakistan at the loss of precious innocent lives. I stand by our people in this difficult time; Our national dignity should come first. “
I am deeply saddened by the loss of civilian life in recent Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan. A tragedy that claimed the lives of women, children, children and aspiring young cricketers who dreamed of representing their nation around the world.
Completely immoral and …
– Rashid Khan (@ rashidkhan_19) October 17, 2025
 team, Lahore Qalandars, from his social media bio on Saturday (October 18).){kind=link}