Rashid Khan Surpasses Wasim Akram: Rashid Latif
Rashid Khan's impact on Afghanistan's cricket history and his record-breaking performances in T20 cricket have earned him a reputation as one of the greatest players of his generation, with many believing that he has the potential to lead his team to even greater heights in the future.
Rashid Latif, a former Pakistan captain, has sparked controversy by claiming that Rashid Khan is a greater cricketer than the legendary Wasim Akram, citing his significant impact on Afghanistan's cricket history and his record-breaking performances in T20 cricket.
According to Latif, Rashid Khan has brought Afghanistan onto the global cricketing map, earning the country recognition and respect in the international cricket community. Latif believes that Khan's achievements surpass those of Wasim Akram, despite Akram's impressive career and impact on the game. However, Latif also acknowledges that Khan has struggled in Test cricket, largely due to Afghanistan's limited representation in the format.
Latif has advised Rashid Khan to focus on improving Afghanistan's Test team and to play more Test matches against Pakistan. This, he believes, will help Khan to further develop his skills and to lead his team to greater success in the longer format of the game. Afghanistan is set to begin their Champions Trophy campaign against South Africa on February 21, followed by matches against England and Australia.
The upcoming Champions Trophy will provide Rashid Khan and his team with the opportunity to showcase their skills and to make a lasting impression on the international cricket stage. Despite the injury blow of losing off-spinner AM Ghazanfar to a lower back fracture, Afghanistan will be looking to make a strong start to the tournament and to prove themselves as a force to be reckoned with in international cricket.
