Fazalhaq Farooqi Tells Rashid Khan to ‘Shut Up’; Video Goes Viral

Afghanistan has qualified for the Super 8s in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024.

A delightful moment of camaraderie emerged during Afghanistan’s post-match celebration following their convincing T20 World Cup victory over Papua New Guinea.

Fazalhaq Farooqi, deservedly named Player of the Match, found himself in a playful exchange with his captain, Rashid Khan.

Farooqi’s stellar bowling performance, which saw him picking up three crucial wickets for just 16 runs, played a pivotal role in restricting PNG to a paltry 95 runs.

Afghanistan comfortably chased down the target, securing their place in the coveted T20 World Cup Super 8 stage.

As the designated speaker for the post-match interview with Ian Bishop, Farooqi prepared to share his thoughts on the win.

However, his ever-jovial captain, Rashid Khan, couldn’t resist injecting some lighthearted fun. Rashid playful antics near the camera were clearly intended to elicit a laugh from Farooqi.

Determined to deliver his winning speech, Farooqi maintained his composure while playfully requesting, “You shut up,” directed with a smile towards his captain. This lighthearted comment brought laughter from both players and Bishop.

Ever the professional, Bishop ensured clarity. “Just to be clear, that wasn’t for me?” he asked. Farooqi, still grinning, replied, “That’s for Rashid.”

Afghanistan Qualifies for Super 8s

This victory not only secured Afghanistan the top spot in Group C, but their dominant performance across all three matches propelled them into the Super 8 stage, joining West Indies from their group. The win also meant a surprising exit for New Zealand from the tournament.