Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan rejected the second-best team in Asia label on Wednesday, stating fans and media created the perception based on past results rather than the team claiming the title. Khan spoke at a pre-match news conference before the opening T20I against Bangladesh on Thursday at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. He noted Afghanistan earned recognition through strong performances at recent ICC tournaments, but stressed past success guarantees nothing for future matches.
Khan explained that rankings reflect current form, and teams rise or fall based on their latest displays. He dismissed the importance of individual accolades like his top ICC bowling ranking, saying daily performance for the team matters most. Khan praised Bangladesh opener Saif Hassan for his clear intent at the Asia Cup, while acknowledging that regular captain Litton Das remains vital to the Tigers across all formats despite missing the series through injury.
Khan explained that rankings reflect current form, and teams rise or fall based on their latest displays. He dismissed the importance of individual accolades like his top ICC bowling ranking, saying daily performance for the team matters most. Khan praised Bangladesh opener Saif Hassan for his clear intent at the Asia Cup, while acknowledging that regular captain Litton Das remains vital to the Tigers across all formats despite missing the series through injury.
