Cricketer Rashid Khan marries again, wedding photos go viral
Rashid Khan tied the knot for the second time on August 2, following his first wedding last October.
Mumbai: Cricketers often find themselves in the limelight not only for their records on the field but also for the stories that unfold in their personal lives. This time, it’s Afghanistan’s celebrated leg-spinner Rashid Khan who has become the center of attention — and not for his sharp googlies or match-winning spells. Over the past week, the cricket world and social media have been abuzz with reports and viral photos suggesting that the star cricketer has quietly tied the knot again.
Pictures and videos circulating online showed Rashid standing beside a woman dressed in elegant traditional Afghan attire, sparking widespread speculation among fans about a “mystery bride” and a “secret nikah.” Many admirers congratulated the cricketer, while others debated whether the images were genuine or part of an upcoming event. The speculation intensified as fans and media houses scrambled for confirmation.
Finally, on Wednesday, Rashid Khan decided to address the swirling rumors directly. Taking to Instagram, the 27-year-old cricketer confirmed that he had indeed married for the second time. In a heartfelt post, Rashid shared that his wedding had taken place earlier this year and that it marked a “new and meaningful chapter” in his life.
The confirmation instantly set social media abuzz again — this time with congratulatory messages pouring in from fans, fellow cricketers, and Afghan celebrities. Several of Rashid’s teammates and friends from the cricketing fraternity left warm wishes on his post, celebrating his new beginning.
In a heartwarming coincidence, Rashid’s three brothers — Amir Khalil, Zakiullah, and Raza Khan — also got married on the same day as his second wedding. The grand joint ceremony was hosted at the Imperial Continental Hotel in Kabul, one of the capital’s most prominent wedding venues.
According to sources, the event was a lavish affair blending Afghan traditions with contemporary style. The wedding hall was beautifully adorned with floral arrangements and golden drapes, while the guests were treated to traditional Afghan dishes, music, and dance performances.
Several Afghan cricket stars graced the occasion, including Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Najibullah Zadran, Rahmat Shah, and Mujeeb Ur Rehman — all close friends and longtime teammates of Rashid. The cricketers were seen enjoying the celebrations, dressed in traditional attire, as photos and videos from the evening began making rounds online soon after.
A guest who attended the wedding described the atmosphere as “joyful yet elegant,” noting that Rashid appeared relaxed and happy. “He looked every bit the proud groom — calm, smiling, and humble as always,” the guest said.
Rashid, known for maintaining a low profile off the field, has rarely spoken about his personal life. Over the years, he has focused primarily on his cricketing career, often mentioning in interviews that his main goal was to make Afghanistan proud on the world stage. The cricketer has consistently been one of the top performers in T20 leagues worldwide — including the Indian Premier League (IPL), Big Bash League (BBL), and Pakistan Super League (PSL).
His decision to share details of his marriage publicly reflects a more open side of the player, who has usually kept his private affairs away from media glare. Fans admired the sincerity of his message, calling it “simple, beautiful, and honest.”
Though Rashid has not shared his wife’s name or further personal details, those close to him describe the relationship as “grounded in mutual respect and faith.”
Back home in Afghanistan, the news of Rashid’s second marriage was met with joy. Many fans took to social media to send blessings, saying they wished their national hero “a lifetime of happiness and peace.”
As Rashid prepares to return to international cricket duties, his fans are celebrating both his personal milestone and his continued role as one of Afghanistan’s brightest sporting icons. For them, the message was clear — whether on the field or in life, Rashid Khan continues to win hearts everywhere he goes.