Pakistani cricketers offered prayers and comforted Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan following the passing of his elder brother, Haji Abdul Halim Shinwari.
A viral video shows Shaheen Shah Afridi praying alongside Rashid, with Fakhar Zaman also present to extend his support.
Rashid, who has three brothers, received an outpouring of condolences from teammates and fellow players. Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran wrote on social media: “Heartbroken to hear about the passing of Rashid Khan’s elder brother. An elder brother is like a father to the family. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. My sincere condolences to @rashidkhan_19 and his family.”
The gesture highlighted the spirit of solidarity and respect between players that goes beyond cricketing rivalries.
This was recorded in tri-nation series that Pakistan Afghanistan UAE Are Playing Before Asia Cup
