Rashid Khan became a subject of mockery for social media trolls after he conceded 110 runs in nine overs during a World Cup 2019 match against England in Manchester on Tuesday. However, Rashid Khan is confident of an improved show when Afghanistan face India, who have been unbeaten in the World Cup 2019 so far, at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Saturday.
“I am not thinking too much about that match. People forget 10 good days and conveniently remember that one particular bad day. They don’t like to remember what Rashid did on previous 10 days,” he said.
“I would focus on the mistakes I committed in that match and rectify those in the coming matches. No point thinking about the criticism. I need to keep things simple,” added the 20-year-old, putting up a brave front.
Asked if his relationship with skipper Gulbadin Naib has strained for voicing his displeasure at change of captaincy, Rashid said, “Neither do I play for Gulbadin nor for the cricket board (ACB) but for Afghanistan”.
