Watch: Rashid Khan brutally attacks Pakistan umpire on field after Asia Cup 2025 match vs BAN

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan was involved in an altercation with Pakistani umpire Faisal Afridi after the match against Bangladesh during the Asia Cup 2025. The right-arm leg spinner was seen losing his cool and exchanging words with the umpire, and the video quickly went viral on social media platforms.

Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by eight runs in their Group B match in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, September 16. The final Group B game between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka will determine the top two teams. Sri Lanka can reach Super 4 with a win, while Afghanistan must beat Sri Lanka to stay in contention.

Watch: Rashid Khan Arguing With On-Field Umpire Faisal Afridi

Rashid Khan was seen arguing with on-field umpire Faisal Afridi. The Afghanistan skipper confronted the umpire, and his animated gestures drew attention from players, officials, and spectators.

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The episode has sparked debates about player discipline and respect for match officials, raising concerns about sportsmanship in high-pressure international games.

This is why people hate Afghanistan.. This is the video of Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan misbehaving with Pakistani umpire Faisal Afridi. ICC it’s up to you.. #AsiaCup2025 pic.twitter.com/C3Rv3i2jl8

— Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cricket) September 17, 2025

Rashid scored 20 runs off 11 balls, including two boundaries and a six, before being dismissed in the 19th over. Afghanistan needed 23 runs from the final 10 balls but fell eight runs short of Bangladesh’s total of 154.

Rashid Khan Takes 2 Wickets for 26 Runs in 4 Overs

Bangladesh elected to bat first in their must-win match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Openers Tanzid Hasan and Saif Hassan gave them a flying start, adding 63 runs for the first wicket in 6.4 overs. Tanzid scored 52 from 31 balls with four boundaries and three sixes, while Saif scored 30 off 28 balls.

However, Afghanistan’s bowlers pulled the game back after the power play. Rashid Khan broke the opening stand by dismissing Saif. He later removed Shamim Hossain. Rashid finished with impressive figures of 2 for 26 in his four overs.

Noor Ahmad also chipped in with two wickets, and Azmatullah Omarzai picked up one wicket for 19 runs. Their disciplined bowling halted Bangladesh’s momentum after their flying start and kept the batters from freeing up their arms.

We Played Some Irresponsible Shots - Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan said his team failed to play their natural attacking game and instead let pressure build. He criticized the batting unit for playing careless shots at crucial moments. He added that the defeat provided important lessons for Afghanistan ahead of the final group match.

"We were in the game till the end but couldn't finish it off. 30 off 18 balls was very gettable. We haven't played the type of cricket we are famous for - attacking cricket. We let a lot of pressure build on ourselves," Khan said.

"The way we came back with the ball to restrict them under 160 was special, but with the batting we played some irresponsible shots. In T20 sometimes the opposition take the game away in the first six overs, but then you have to come back. Lots of learning for us from this game."

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