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As the situation in Afghanistan worsens, former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has revealed that the family of international cricket Rashid Khan is stuck in the country and he can’t get them out. (More cricket news)
Rashid, who plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League, is currently in England and playing in the first edition of The Hundred magazine for Trent Rockets.
When the Taliban quickly regained control of the entire country after the withdrawal of U.S. troops, many in Afghanistan were stuck due to a sudden turn of events.
Pietersen commented to Sky Sports: “A lot of things happen at home.”
“We talked for a long time … and he’s worried. He can’t get his family out and there’s a lot going on for him,” the former English cricketer revealed.
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Rashid had appealed to peace a few days ago.
“Dear world leaders! My country is in chaos, thousands of innocent people, including children and women, are being martyred every day, houses and properties are being destroyed. Thousands of families have been forced to flee. Don’t leave us in chaos. Stop killing Afghans and destroying Afghanistan. We want peace,” he said. has tweeted.
Dear world leaders! There is chaos in my country, thousands of innocent people, including children and women, are martyred every day, houses and properties are being destroyed.
Don’t leave us in chaos. Stop killing Afghans and destroying Afghans … “.
We want peace. – Rashid Khan (@ rashidkhan_19) August 10, 2021
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Despite the strain and anxious family, Rashid has also begun fundraising to help the people of Afghanistan.
“The war in Afghanistan has led to a humanitarian crisis. Please support @RashidKhanFund and @Afghan_cricketA online fundraising to get basic information for those affected by the conflict, ”cricket tweeted.
The war in Afghanistan has led to a humanitarian crisis. Please support @RashidKhanFund & @Afghan_cricketA an emergency fundraising campaign that provides basic information to those affected by the conflict. The link below https://t.co/6AoUdDABty
– Rashid Khan (@ rashidkhan_19) August 10, 2021
Many Afghan crickets, including Mohammad Nabi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, play in the Indian Premier League. Despite the strain, Rashid played a Rockets match against Manchester Originals by taking 3/16.
At the same time, Nabi also appealed for peace. “Bloodshed and conflicts across Afghanistan have intensified and many have found themselves in a vulnerable position. The Mohammed Nabi Foundation is raising funds to provide vital assistance to those most in need. With generous donations, we can make a difference,” Nabi tweeted.
Bloodshed and conflicts throughout Afghanistan have intensified, leaving many vulnerable. The Mohammed Nabi Foundation raises funds to help those most in need. With your generous donations, we can make a difference. Link â¬ÂÂÂÂÂïïÂÂÂÂÂÂhttps://t.co/a2HIevSPeh
– Mohammad Nabi (@ MohammadNabi007) August 11, 2021
Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad has said both Nabi and Rashid will be available for a redesigned IPL in the UAE.
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