The Asia Cup is always full of drama, breathtaking performances, and moments that leave fans either in awe or in laughter. In the recent clash between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, one such hilarious moment had cricket fans buzzing all over social media: Afghanistan’s captain Rashid Khan taking a review after being clean bowled.
The Incident – What Happened?
During a crucial stage of the match, Afghanistan’s star all-rounder and captain, Rashid Khan, walked out determined to put up a fight. But to everyone’s surprise, he was clean bowled in spectacular fashion.
Here’s where things took a comical twist. Despite the stumps being rattled and the bails flying, Rashid immediately signaled for a review! The crowd, commentators, and even his teammates couldn’t help but chuckle. After all, once you’re clean bowled, there’s usually nothing left to debate.
Fans React: “Second Best Asian Team for a Reason”
Within minutes, social media exploded with memes, jokes, and banter. Many fans sarcastically called Afghanistan the “second best Asian team” while laughing at the unnecessary review. Some compared it to past funny review blunders, while others saw it as pure frustration on Rashid’s part.
It quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the #AFGvSL game, with hashtags like #AsiaCup trending alongside memes of Rashid’s review.
Why Do Players Take Such Reviews?
While it looked hilarious, there’s a serious side too. Sometimes players react instinctively in the heat of the moment. Reviews are often taken when batters aren’t entirely sure about how they got out—especially with LBW or caught-behind dismissals.
But in Rashid’s case, with the ball clearly hitting the stumps, the review had zero chance of survival. Still, the moment will live on as one of those funny cricket bloopers fans won’t forget anytime soon.
The Bigger Picture for Afghanistan
Despite the laughter, Afghanistan’s performance in the Asia Cup continues to draw attention. They’ve improved massively over the years, proving themselves as genuine contenders against bigger teams. However, moments like this show that they’re still developing their composure under high-pressure situations.
Rashid Khan, being one of the world’s top T20 bowlers and now Afghanistan’s captain, will surely learn from this and laugh about it himself later. But for now, it’s a reminder that cricket isn’t just about skills—it’s also about the lighter, human side of the game.
Final Thoughts
The Asia Cup is known for producing unforgettable moments, and Rashid Khan’s “review after being clean bowled” has entered that list. While it might not be a highlight Afghanistan would want, it’s certainly one that fans will replay with laughter for years to come.
As the tournament progresses, Afghanistan will be eager to put this funny chapter behind them and focus on proving why many believe they’re the rising force in Asian cricket.
Until then, cricket fans will keep saying: “Second best Asian team for a reason.” 🥴😂
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