Last month, if anyone had said that Afghanistan would be ranked above England, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Netherlands, and would be in a position similar to that of world champions Australia and Pakistan, Afghan fans would have been thrilled. And fans’ dreams come true as Afghans are one of the strong contenders to go into semi’s. Meanwhile, as they are in the final stages of their World Cup campaign, Afghan superstar Rashid Khan met with the MMA superstar from his own country, Abdul Azim Badakhshi, who shared a heartfelt message on his Instagram.
Star MMA Fighter Meets Rashid Khan, Extends Best Wishes to Afghanistan
Afghanistan can certainly take pride in their impressive World Cup journey so far. Coming into the tournament with just one win from their previous two World Cup appearances, this campaign has seen them achieve victories against formidable teams like England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, making them strong contenders for a spot in the semifinals.
As they reach the final stages, Afghan spin wizard Rashid Khan met with Matrix Fight Night star Badakhshi, who is also in a relationship with MMA promoter Krishna Shroff. On instagram, the Afghan fighter shared the pictures where he posted a heartfelt message for the Afghanistan Cricket team for their World Cup aspirations. Check out the post below.
He captioned, “My best wishes to the Afghanistan cricket team for their match tomorrow. I’m looking forward to being there to support. Keep performing like the Champions you already are!” He extended his wishes to the team, hoping they continue to perform at their current level and even labeled them as champions due to their outstanding performance.
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Meanwhile, Afghan fans are also crossing their fingers and hoping to see the Afghan boys in the semi-finals. If it happens, it will be a historic moment not just for them but for the cricket all over.
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