Afghanistan cricketer Rashid Khan has had a good Indian Premier League 2023 season playing for Gujarat Titans. He is their second-leading wicket-taker in the tournament so far. The spinner seems to be enjoying his time in India, as he was recently spotted playing street cricket with his fans.
In a video that has gone viral on social media, Rashid Khan was seen batting and facing a few deliveries from kids, who were playing cricket on the streets. The video has gone viral on social media and has received more than 144k views so far. Sharing the video, Twitter user, Mufaddal Vohra wrote, “One of the most humble characters of the game!”
Watch the video here:
Rashid Khan playing street cricket with the Indian fans.
One of the most humble characters of the game! pic.twitter.com/3IelrQA11M
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 4, 2023
Rashid has been in good form with the ball for the Gujarat Titans in the season so far. He has picked up fifteen wickets from nine matches, at an average of 20.53, and an economy rate of 8.55. His best figures this season are 3/31 against the Delhi Capitals. The spinner is currently sixth in the purple cap race, which is headed by his teammate Mohammed Shami, with seventeen wickets.
Gujarat Titans eye seventh win of 2023 IPL season
The Gujarat Titans are leading the points table in the 2023 Indian Premier League season. They have secured 12 points from nine matches so far, winning six of those games. The Hardik Pandya-led team will be eyeing their seventh win of the season against the Rajasthan Royals. The two teams clash on May 5 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.
The Gujarat Titans will be heading into the match on the back of a loss against the Delhi Capitals. Chasing 131 runs, they managed just 125, handing the Capitals a five-run win. The table-toppers will be keen to get back to winning ways against the Rajasthan Royals in their next encounter of the 2023 Indian Premier League.
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