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India's promising batter, Shubman Gill, recently visited Afghanistan's leg-spinner, Rashid Khan, in the UK. The meeting was particularly significant as Gill has been appointed as the new captain of the Gujarat Titans for the upcoming IPL 2024 season. The visit resonated well with Rashid, who expressed his excitement by sharing a heartwarming post on social media.

The Afghan cricket sensation posted a picture with Gill and expressed his gratitude, writing, "Thank you for stopping by, captain sahab."

Rashid's post generated positive reactions from cricket enthusiasts, including former England captain Michael Vaughan and the Gujarat Titans, highlighting the mutual respect and camaraderie between the two accomplished players.

The former England skipper said: "Love this." Titans, on the other hand, wrote "Nazar na lage", hoping that there was no evil eye cast on their stars.

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Rashid underwent a minor lower-back surgery in the United Kingdom on November 24. Afghanistan's cricket sensation has also withdrawn from the upcoming Big Bash League season 13 due to a back injury which requires a minor surgery.

He played a pivotal role in Afghanistan's cricket team, significantly contributing to their success at the 2023 ODI World Cup. His performance stood out notably in matches against formidable teams such as England and Pakistan.

Gill, who was last seen in action during the final of the ODI World Cup 2023 between India and Australia in Ahmedabad, is gearing up for upcoming matches in South Africa. He's set to join a three-match T20I series and participate in two Tests in the coming days.

 

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