Afghanistan’s cricket sensation Rashid Khan is basking in paternal bliss after his wife gave birth to their son, Ajlaan. The 27-year-old all-rounder broke the news via Instagram, flooding timelines with pure joy.
Expressing gratitude, Rashid wrote, ‘Alhamdulillah. Welcome to the world, my tiny prince.’ He urged followers to keep his family in their prayers. Celebrities from the cricket fraternity, including teammates and rivals, showered the post with likes and warm wishes.
This happy event comes at a testing time for Rashid in IPL 2026. Playing for Gujarat Titans, he has struggled with the ball, picking up only six wickets from five outings. His recent performance against KKR was particularly tough – 44 runs leaked for a solitary scalp in his quota.
Yet, team effort prevailed as GT outplayed KKR. Batting first, Kolkata managed 180, thanks largely to Cameron Green’s 79-run knock on 55 deliveries. Gujarat’s pace attack shone, Kagiso Rabada bagging three wickets for 29, while Siraj and Axar Patel grabbed two apiece.
In reply, GT chased down 181 with balls remaining. Shubman Gill’s masterful 86, laced with boundaries and sixes, set the tone. Jos Buttler’s quick 25 provided the finishing touches. With three wins from five, Gujarat Titans sit comfortably mid-table.
Rashid’s second marriage last year had already made headlines. Now, as a new dad, the spinner might find renewed motivation. Fans are eager to see if fatherhood fuels a comeback in his bowling exploits for the Titans.
