Rashid Khan: Rashid Khan made a major revelation, stating that he has received an offer for Indian citizenship and to play for Team India. Let's find out what his response was.

Rashid Khan's Indian citizenship offer

Rashid Khan Indian Citizenship Offer: Afghanistan's spin all-rounder Rashid Khan, has carved a niche for himself in the world of cricket. He is currently considered one of the best spinners in the world. Now, this veteran has made a shocking revelation, revealing that he received an offer to play for Team India and Indian citizenship. So let's find out how Rashid responded to this offer.

Rashid revealed this in his book, "Rashid Khan: From Streets to Stardom." Rashid explained that he received offers to play not only in India but also in Australia. The Afghan cricketer received this offer during the 2023 IPL, when he met a prominent figure in Team India.

Rashid's response to Team India and Indian citizenship offers

Rashid wrote in the book about his meeting with a big figure of Team India, "I went and met him. We started talking and he said, 'The situation in your country is very bad. Come and live in India. We will give you Indian documents. Live here and play cricket here.' I was surprised by his words and I did not know how to answer. But I smiled and said, 'Thank you very much, I am playing for my country, Afghanistan.'"

Such an offer has also been received from Australia.

Rashid wrote, "I have received such offers (citizenship and playing) from both India and Australia. But I told them that if I do not play for my country, I will not play for any other country."

Highest wicket-taker in T20Is

Rashid Khan holds a unique position in T20 cricket, as he is currently the highest wicket-taker in the format, with 708 wickets. Rashid is the first player to surpass the 700-wicket mark in T20 cricket. West Indies' Dwayne Bravo is second on the list of all-time leading wicket-takers with 631 wickets.