Sharjah, August 30, 2025: The Pakistan cricket team expressed heartfelt condolences to Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan following the death of his elder brother, Haji Abdul Halim Shinwari, last week.
In a video released by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), national players and team manager Naveed Akram Cheema were seen consoling Rashid, embracing him and offering prayers for the departed soul.
The 26-year-old Afghan skipper, who is currently leading his side in the ongoing Sharjah tri-series, has received widespread sympathy from across the cricketing world.
Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran was among the first to express his grief on social media platform X, writing:
“Saddened to hear about the passing of Rashid Khan’s elder brother Haji Abdul Halim. An elder brother is like a father to the family. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. My heartfelt condolences to Rashid Khan and his family. May Allah grant him the highest ranks of Paradise (Jannat al-Firdaus) and bestow beautiful patience upon their esteemed family. Ameen.”
Despite the tragedy, Rashid displayed remarkable resilience by featuring in Afghanistan’s opening match against Pakistan. Chasing 183, Afghanistan were bowled out for 143, falling short by 39 runs, but Rashid shone with a fighting 39 off 16 balls.
The Afghan Atalans will next face hosts UAE in their second tri-series encounter at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on September 1.
