World Cup 2023: Rashid Khan donates entire match fees to Afghanistan earthquake victims

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• Oct 9, 2023 | Dhupali Das

Afghanistan's star leg spinner, Rashid Khan, has announced his decision to donate his entire match fees earned during the World Cup 2023 campaign to the families...

Digital Desk: Afghanistan's star leg spinner, Rashid Khan, has announced his decision to donate his entire match fees earned during the World Cup 2023 campaign to the families affected by the devastating earthquake that struck the western provinces of Herat, Farah, and Badghis on Saturday, October 7, 2023. The earthquake, which reportedly claimed more than 2,000 lives, left a trail of destruction in its wake, leaving countless families in dire need of support.

Rashid Khan made the announcement on the social media platform 'X', expressing his sorrow over the tragic consequences of the earthquake. He wrote, "I learned with great sadness about the tragic consequences of the earthquake that struck the western provinces (Herat, Farah, and Badghis) of Afghanistan. I am donating all of my #CWC23 match fees to help the affected people. Soon, we will be launching a fundraising campaign to call upon those who can support the people in need."

In addition to his match fees, Rashid Khan plans to organize a fundraiser through his foundation, 'The Rashid Khan Foundation,' with the aim of raising $100,000. The funds will be used to provide immediate relief and support to the survivors of this catastrophic disaster. He has called upon individuals and organizations to contribute to the fundraiser to make a meaningful difference in alleviating the suffering of the affected families.

On the cricketing front, Rashid Khan and the Afghanistan cricket team had a challenging start to their 2023 World Cup campaign, suffering a defeat to Bangladesh in their first match by six wickets. Despite a promising start to their batting innings, the Afghanistan team struggled, with the opening partnership being the only highlight as they were bowled out for 156 runs in 37.2 overs. Bangladesh, captained by Shakib Al Hasan, comfortably chased down the target in 34.4 overs with six wickets to spare.

While the cricket performance was disappointing, Rashid Khan's generous act of charity and his commitment to aiding earthquake victims have earned him praise and respect both on and off the cricket field. His actions serve as a reminder of the power of sport to unite people and inspire positive change in the face of adversity.