Rashid Khan Narrowly Escapes Injury in Thrilling Tussle with Gurbaz

A dramatic incident occurred during the third ODI between Afghanistan and Bangladesh at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, highlighting the ultimate importance of teammates in the heat of the moment. Rashid Khan, one of the world's top-ranked T20 bowlers, escaped serious injury when his teammate Rahmanullah Gurbaz jumped over him while both were scrambling for a single, only for Gurbaz's boot to narrowly miss Khan's head.

The incident unfolded as Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Mahmudullah were consolidating Bangladesh's innings, which had slipped to 244/8. The tension was palpable as Khan, fielding at mid-wicket, attempted to field a ball. In a split-second moment, Gurbaz jumped over him to save a run, but his momentum led to his knee colliding with Khan. Fortunately, Gurbaz's knee struck Khan's cap instead, preventing any more serious damage.

Miraz and Mahmudullah guided Bangladesh to a respectable total of 244/8 in their allotted overs, despite the dramatic turn of events. Rashid Khan's own performance with the ball wasn't too far off, conceding 40 runs in 10 overs, while his teammate Azmatullah Omarzai took 4 wickets for 37 runs in 7 overs. Another Afghan bowler, Mohammad Nabi, picked up 2 maidens for 37 runs in his 10-over spell.

The incident showcased the risks that cricketers face in the course of a match, but it was reassuring to see Rashid Khan largely unscathed, if shaken, after such a frightening encounter. The match itself had seen another unusual moment when Rashid Khan took an unconventional run-up between the wicketkeeper and stumps, a tactic that is rarely used in the format, further ensuring that the match was full of surprising turns.