Cricketers send condolences to Rashid Khan as his mother passes away

Afghanistan’s sensational youngster Rashid Khan’s mother passed away on Thursday after striving with a prolonged illness. The leg-spinner took to Twitter to share the news and paid an ardent tribute to his late mother.

The 21-year-old grieved her loss and wrote he still couldn’t believe his mother left him. “You were my home my mother I had no home but you. I can’t believe you are no more with me you will (be) missed forever. Rest In Peace,” Rashid Khan tweeted.

إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُوْنَ
You were my home my mother I had no home but you . i can’t believe you are no more with me you will missed forever . Rest In Peace #MOTHER 😢😢

— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) June 18, 2020

This must have been a tough time for him as it’s just been around 18 months since Rashid lost his father when he was playing for Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League in Australia. Rashid earlier tweeted about his mother’s crumbling health as well, requesting his fans to pray for her recovery.

Ya Allah ! Give my mother a good health. Please remember her in your prayers 🙏🙏

— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) June 12, 2020

The leggie is widely regarded as one of the best T20 bowlers, proving himself in top cricket leagues across the globe. He has 296 T20 wickets in 211 matches all combined. He has appeared in four Tests, 71 ODIs and 48 T20Is for Afghanistan so far, picking up 23, 133, and 89 wickets in the three formats, respectively.

He became the captain of the side following the 2019 edition of the World Cup held in England before Asghar Afghan was reappointed as national captain in December later in the year. Under Rashid’s captaincy, Afghanistan won the historic one-off Test against Bangladesh. He is also the holder of a unique record when he became the youngest player to captain a country at the age of 19 years and 165 days in March 2018, during the World Cup qualifiers.

Rashid Khan would’ve joined the Sunrisers Hyderabad camp for the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League but the tournament remains suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. He has played 46 matches and picked up 55 wickets for Sunrisers Hyderabad at an average of 21.69 and an economy of 6.55.

The cricket family on Twitter and fans from around the world have sent their condolences for the Afghanistan spinner, who had an inspiring career already at such a young age. From Mohammad Nabi to Sachin Tendulkar and Sandeep Sharma, cricketers from Asia prayed for Rashid Khan at this difficult hour.

The pain of losing someone who loved us selflessly is always impossible to comprehend.
Your mother will always be watching over you Rashid. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
May her soul Rest in Peace! 🙏🏼

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 19, 2020

May God Give You & Your Family The Strength Bhai. Always here for you. May her soul rest in peace 🙏🏼🙏🏼 https://t.co/m1PONslNVN

— Sandeep sharma (@sandeep25a) June 18, 2020

Sorry to hear this brother. May her soul rest in peace and our condolences to you and your families https://t.co/I8EbjqYLYD

— Saad Mohseni (@saadmohseni) June 18, 2020

إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
My heartfelt condolences are with you and your family.May Allah Pak bless her with highest ranks in Jannah Ameen https://t.co/Rw7csQ3h4U

— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) June 18, 2020

Today was one of the hardest day that I had to let my mother go as the angels carried her up to heaven. I lost the comfort of my heart and this wound will never quit heal. I miss you mum, you gave me a love nobody could ever replace. Rest in peace. 🤲😭 @rashidkhan_19 #Mother https://t.co/WqBI7cNlxC

— Rashid Khan Foundation (@RashidKhanFund) June 18, 2020

Dear brother @rashidkhan_19 My prayers are with you and your family in these difficult times Allah(swt) may grant your mother the highest place in Jannah,🤲stay strong bro https://t.co/tq32bDnAJc

— Afsar Zazai (@AfsarZazai_78) June 18, 2020

May Allah rest her soul in peace. https://t.co/UhB1IgjLaN

— Jafar Haand (@jafarhaand) June 18, 2020

Dear @rashidkhan_19 My prayers are with you and your family in these difficult times Allah(swt) may grant your mother the highest place in Jannah, stay strong. 🤲 https://t.co/1LFoUhHZf2

— Gulbadin Naib (@GbNaib) June 18, 2020

I convey my deepest sympathies and hearfelt condolences to @rashidkhan_19 for the loss of his mother. May God almighty grant you & your family comfort & bless her soul.

— Dr. Abdullah Abdullah (@DrabdullahCE) June 18, 2020

Dear @rashidkhan_19 My prayers are with you and your family in these difficult times Allah(swt) may grant your mother the highest place in Jannah, stay strong. 🤲

— Hashmat Shahidi (@Hashmat_50) June 18, 2020

I am deeply saddened by the loss of your mother @rashidkhan_19 that you and your family have encountered.
I offer you my thoughts, prayers and well-wishes during this dark time in your life.
“May Almighty Allah dwell her in Jannatul Firdaus” Ameen pic.twitter.com/ivGsCOtB88

— Hamid Hassan (@hamidhassanHH) June 18, 2020

Please take care Rashid bhai. My condolences

— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) June 18, 2020

Dear @rashidkhan_19 plz accept my condolences for the loss of your Respective #Mother. May her soul Rest In Peace. Ina Lillah-e-wa ina elahi rajyon. Stay Strong Bro.

— Mohammad Nabi (@MohammadNabi007) June 18, 2020