Rashid Khan Calls Out Kevin Pietersen for a Moving Lecture at BCCI Awards

Afghanistan Cricket team spinner, Rashid Khan, hailed Kevin Pietersen for a moving Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi Memorial Lecture at the BCCI awards night on June 12 (Tuesday).

Meanwhile, Pietersen became the first player from outside India to deliver the iconic speech. In a rousing address, the former England batsman stressed on the importance of Test cricket.

He also spoke at length about how necessary it is to preserve the longest format of the sport.

The Afghanistan Cricket team, who square-off against India in their debut Test was also present at the ceremony. Pietersen addressed his last portion for the speech for the Afghans, who are going through adrenaline rush.

“At that moment, you will feel a surge of adrenaline, a moment that trumps anything I have experienced in life because you know how difficult it is how unlikely it was and, uniquely in your case, you will not only have succeeded as a test cricketer but you will have done so as a pioneer,” Pietersen said in his address.

“Someone who brought your nation into the test match arena in which our heroes have been competing for one hundred and fifty years and made your own piece of history. The headline writers around the globe are waiting! You are changing the perception of your country that has been in the news for the wrong reasons for far too long,” he added.

Rashid hails Pietersen

Rashid talked highly of Pietersen’s speech and admitted it was a learning curve for him. He, who has been in top-form off late will play a crucial role in the one-off Test series.

Rashid also added the lecture was motivating and encouraging.

“A very comprehensive lecture, full of motivation and encouragement it was a learning platform for me @KP24,” the tweet read.

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The former English cricketer replied finely as well!

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