‌AFG vs IRE | Twitter reacts to Rashid Khan’s comeback with marvelous no-look six

03/18/2024

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While injuries play a major role in shaping an athlete’s career, it isn’t easy for an individual to rise through the setbacks. However, Rashid Khan proved his bold spirit after announcing his comeback with the bat by timing a no-look six for a maximum against Ireland in Sharjah on Sunday.

Reeling 1-0 behind in the three-match T20I series against Ireland, the Afghan Atalans won the toss and elected to bat first in the second match. Despite a rough start where the top order fell prey to viscous new ball bowling from Josh Little and Mark Adair, Sediqullah Atal, and Mohammad Nabi revived them to set up a good finish from the lower middle order with Rashid Khan’s no-look six taking Afghanistan to a respectable total.

On the final ball of the 18th over, Barry McCarthy dished a full toss at the middle and leg stump against Rashid who is playing his second competitive game since an injury return. The right-handed batter crouched inside the crease and timed the flick without even following the eyes towards the line of the ball. He used the pace of the ball efficiently as it went sailing over the deep backward square leg region for a six. Rashid is well known for his fancy strokeplay and this shot had a strong comeback written all over it, thereby prompting the Twitterverse into a frenzy.

Hang it in the Louvre!!

We have seen that before! 😄

Just @RashidKhan_19 being Rashid Khan! 🤩👏🙌#AfghanAtalan | #AFGvIRE2024 pic.twitter.com/yxRqBibMQf
— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) March 17, 2024

Baazigar shot

N̶o̶ ̶l̶o̶o̶k̶ ̶s̶i̶x̶.. Haan Main Baazigar 🎵 Ft. @rashidkhan_19

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.#AFGvIRE #FanCode pic.twitter.com/XOLvRMf2lH
— FanCode (@FanCode) March 17, 2024

Pure entertainer

Rashid Khan, what an entertainer - this No-Look-Six is just awesome 😎pic.twitter.com/7vmzmFQ8y3
— Mihir Jha (@MihirkJha) March 18, 2024

Superb

RASHID KHAN NO LOOK SHOT🔥#RashidKhan #bbtvi #WSMDS #bloodbath #CSKvsRCB #KateGate pic.twitter.com/PrRJFp8RDq
— Laxman Singh solanki (@Luckysolanki45) March 18, 2024

It's not fair at all!

That’s not fair @rashidkhan_19 🤯#AFGvIRE

pic.twitter.com/aTOCYJS9As
— Bashir Gharwal غروال (@bashir_gharwall) March 17, 2024

Rashid got a different coach

Coaches teaches you see the ball and hit the ball but Rashid Khan coach taught him never look the ball when you want hit outrageous sixes.

When you see shots like this, you feel Cricket is so easy sports. Ridiculous from Rashid Khan.pic.twitter.com/d8BiIKfJW7
— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) March 18, 2024

Unbelievable

Rashid Khan played the unbelievable no look shot for a 6️⃣

You beauty @rashidkhan_19 👏#AFGvIRE #RashidKhan #IPL2024 #WPL2024 #CSKvRCB #RCBUnbox pic.twitter.com/wRSvfYUQs0
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) March 18, 2024

Powerpact

Laka da marr 🐍@rashidkhan_19 pic.twitter.com/fQg240mtSa
— Ed AK (@ed__ak) March 18, 2024

Frame it!

FRAME THIS SHOT FROM KING RASHID KHAN 🔥.

HOLD THE POSE PLEASE.❤️🇦🇫@rashidkhan_19 pic.twitter.com/7Pw4YnvSmN
— Nasro Salik (@NasroSalik) March 17, 2024

This is art!