Cricketer Lovers have been running a campaign seeking Indian Citizenship for Afghanistan Spinner Rashid Khan who won many hearts during his stint in IPL. The debate has come to the stage that Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani declared his Country isn't ready to give away the Cricketer.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj kept receiving many requests seeking Indian Citizenship for Rashid Khan. She, however, maintained only Union Home Ministry have the authority to take a call on such matters.
And now, Afghanistan Cricket Board chairman Atif Mashal made it clear Rashid Khan isn't going anywhere anytime because is a proud and patriotic Afghan.
Quickly, Rashid Khan wrote: 'I am proud Afghan and I will stay in my country and will work and fight for our nation. We spread peace and our country needs us'.
Indian Fans might be disappointed with Rashid Khan's decision but everyone need to understand that he have the right to decide where to live. Surely, This Star Cricketer will be entertaining Indians as long as he plays IPL.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj kept receiving many requests seeking Indian Citizenship for Rashid Khan. She, however, maintained only Union Home Ministry have the authority to take a call on such matters.
And now, Afghanistan Cricket Board chairman Atif Mashal made it clear Rashid Khan isn't going anywhere anytime because is a proud and patriotic Afghan.
Quickly, Rashid Khan wrote: 'I am proud Afghan and I will stay in my country and will work and fight for our nation. We spread peace and our country needs us'.
Indian Fans might be disappointed with Rashid Khan's decision but everyone need to understand that he have the right to decide where to live. Surely, This Star Cricketer will be entertaining Indians as long as he plays IPL.