Rashid Khan makes a massive statement

Rashid is now all set to take on Bangladesh in three-match T20 series in the Indian city of Dehradun before locking horn with India in their debut Test match in Bengaluru.

The fans in India also demanded an Indian citizenship for Rashid Khan following an extra-ordinary season.

Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar went a step ahead and called him as the No.1 T20 bowler in present-day cricket.

That even forced Indian Foreign minister Sushma Swaraj and Afghanistan President jump into the debate with latter terming him as the national asset of Afghanistan and said they have no plans of letting him go, tagging the Indian Prime Minister in his tweet.

Suprisingly, the leggie has risen to limelight in a short span of time in world cricket.

Back in his home country, Rashid accepted that he is the most famous personality after President Ashraf Ghani.

He was undoubtedly one of the best performers in the 11th edition of the cash-rich league.

The 19-year-old made a mark in all three departments of the game as he single-handedly powered his team to finals with a stunning performance against Kolkata Knight Riders in the Eliminator match at the Eden Gardens.

Rashid Khan’s outstanding performance also forced the Indian fans to drool over him, so much so that social media was flooded with messages of making Rashid play for India.

Rashid was only second to Andrew Tye, who clinched 24 wickets and the purple cap.

Sunrisers Hyderabad and Afghanistan leggie Rashid Khan ended his stellar IPL campaign with 21 wickets.