Afghanistan cricket T20I captain Rashid Khan tied the knot on Thursday in a cheerful wedding ceremony attended by his fellow cricketers, admirers and loved ones.

Khan is considered one of the finest cricketers of this time specifically in T20I cricket. He owns multiple records with his name. He is a spinner who took 50 and 100 wickets.

Moreover, he has also been ranked the No 1 bowler in ICC T20I rankings. He was just 17 when he made his ODI debut on Afghanistan’s tour of Zimbabwe in 2015, according to ESPNCricinfo.

Global sportstar, who has been the key to Afghanistan’s successes in their early years in international cricket, graced his fans with the news of his wedding.

Notably, his brothers Amir Khalil, Zakiullah and Raza Khan also got married in the same wedding ceremony.

The pictures and videos of Khan’s wedding ceremony went viral on social media as his fans could not stop drooling over the new chapter of their favourite cricketer’s life.

Additionally, prominent players from the Afghan cricket team wrote heartiest congratulations to Khan. Among all of them, the sweet words of veteran team member Mohammad Nabi caught everyone’s attention.

“Congratulations to the one and only King Khan, Rashid Khan, on your wedding! Wishing you a lifetime of love, happiness, and success ahead. @rashidkhan_19,” he wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Khan adorned a traditional Afghan outfit matching with his brothers as he was seen smiling with full heart on his special day.

The only test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand, held in Noida, India, has faced another setback as the fourth consecutive day of play was cancelled due to persistent rain and a wet outfield.

Despite efforts by the ground staff, the playing surface remained unfit for cricket, leading to the game being called off for the day.

The match, part of the ICC World Test Championship, was initially scheduled to start on 9 September.

However, light rain before the match left the outfield too wet, forcing the cancellation of the first day.

The situation remained the same on the second day, with no play possible as ground conditions did not improve.

By the third day, heavy rainfall further delayed any hopes of play, and officials had no choice but to abandon the day’s play entirely.

On the fourth day, with water still accumulating on the field and deeper patches developing, concerns over player safety led to another cancellation.

Ground staff had been using fans and removing wet patches to dry the field, but these measures proved insufficient, raising questions about the poor hosting conditions.

Afghan fans have expressed their frustration with the Indian Cricket Board, accusing them of providing a substandard venue for such a high-profile match.

The cancellation of four consecutive days has cast doubts on the remainder of the match, with further rain expected in the coming days.

The venue, which is hosting its first Test, has come under scrutiny for lacking world-class facilities and basic drainage.