He is 23 years old, has 3.1 million followers on Instagram and another 1.2 million on Twitter. Rashid Khan, the highest paid cricketer in Afghanistan, with an estimated net worth of Rs 22 million, will earn Rs 15 million for two months of service in the new Indian Premier League team. Gujarat Titans.
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Almost throughout the year, he travels the world playing cricket as a franchise. Rashid’s suave nature wins him friends and of course contracts to turn the young Afghan into a very popular and prosperous cricketer.
In return, Rashid Khan usually lives up to his reputation and despite the pressure of playing day in and day out, he has always delivered and never felt the pressure of expectations. He is seen off by the happy faces of millions of Afghan fans. Rashid calls them “natural reinforcements.”
“I am lucky to be a cricketer from Afghanistan. Not many can make it this far and I am grateful. Yes, I know international sportsmen who succumb to mental health issues but I have never felt it,” said the Gujarat all-rounder. Titans. he told Outlook on Friday.
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Is this another case of mental health that has affected some of the best athletes in the world like the tennis star? noemi osaka and Olympic champion gymnast, simone bile?
Several elite athletes have suffered from mental health problems that have led to complex levels of anxiety that have led to early retirement or interruption of their professional activities.
International cricketers have also suffered from this. In recent times, Ben Stokes, Glenn Maxwell and Will Pucovski have suffered from mental health problems. All three took long breaks from cricket to return in a proper frame of mind.
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#NargisAlokozay #frame #He drew pic.twitter.com/esenjkN5Cn— Nargis Alokozay (@AlokozayNargis) March 14, 2022
While the pressure of expectation is often seen as a reason, there could be many other aspects that lead to such mental health issues. Some of them can also be personal.
Rashid Khan says that mental health problems are an “individual thing”.
“In the last two years there is so much happening around the world and the COVID situation has hurt people mentally. If you can’t focus and do your job properly, it becomes even more depressing. It can happen to anyone, not just to athletes.
“During these times, you need someone like your family to support you and make sure you stay relaxed and focused on your work. It’s a difficult situation,” Rashid explained.
I don’t know the right words to say, but all I can say is simply THANK YOU! @lahoreqalandars @iShaheenAfridi @sameenrana @thePSLt20 It was a great experience. Honestly, it’s hard to leave such a lovely atmosphere. I would have loved to play the remaining games, but national duty 🇦🇫 pic.twitter.com/cIRiGByzE8
— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) February 20, 2022
With cricket, especially IPL, being played during COVID times behind closed doors, players like Virat Kohli have complained about life in biobubbles. Rashid Khan has not been affected by all this.
“I’m from Afghanistan and that in itself (gives me) great energy. Every time I think of my country, my people, it gives me a lot of momentum.
“I am playing for them and representing Afghanistan everywhere. Wherever I perform, they are celebrating and that is enough motivation for me. This keeps me fresh for every competition.”
“The happy faces of Afghans give me a lot of confidence in life,” explained Rashid Khan.
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