Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan loses temper at Pakistani umpire after Asia Cup defeat to Bangladesh

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan reportedly vented his frustration over the defeat to Bangladesh in the Asia Cup on Pakistani umpire Faisal Afridi. A video circulating online shows Rashid angrily saying something to Afridi after the match ended.

Social media users criticised Rashid Khan’s behavior, calling it inappropriate and unprofessional to show disrespect toward the umpire after a loss.

During the match, Sri Lankan and Pakistani umpires were on duty. As per reports, Faisal Afridi’s decisions throughout the game were accurate and not a single one was overturned.

Despite this, Rashid stopped his teammates from speaking to Afridi and misbehaved with him.

In the 9th match of the Asia Cup 2025, Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by 8 runs in a thrilling contest. Chasing a target of 155 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Afghanistan managed 146 runs. Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scored with 35, while Azmatullah Omarzai added 30.

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For Bangladesh, Mustafizur Rahman picked up 3 wickets, while Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, and Rashad Hossain claimed 2 each.

With this victory, Group B has become wide open. Sri Lanka leads with 4 points from 2 matches, Bangladesh sits second with 4 points from 3 matches, and Afghanistan is in third with 2 points from 2 matches.

The upcoming clash between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka on September 18 will decide which two teams from Group B advance to the Super Four stage.

Is Rashid Khan misbehaving with the umpire or with the players?
If it’s with the umpire, then action should be taken against him.
If it’s with the players, then they will just fight among themselves.Because they are Indian puppets.#BANvsAFG|#afgvsban|#AsiaCup2025 pic.twitter.com/4UcQAE7N8d

— BABAR🐐 (@BABAR9492) September 17, 2025

Afghan Captain Rashid Khan Misbehaved with Pakistani Umpire Faisal Afridi

Match Harnay Ka Ghussa 😂😂pic.twitter.com/Ku1kwZzUJH

— ٰImran Siddique (@imransiddique89) September 17, 2025

Another controversy after the Indian team's stubbornness in the Asia Cup, the Afghan captain took out his anger on the Pakistani umpire for the defeat to Bangladesh. After the match, Rashid Khan continued to abuse Pakistani umpire Faisal Afridi۔#BANvsAFG#AsiaCup2025 #AsiaCupT20… pic.twitter.com/JpHHBp2GYq

— Mumtaz Shigri (@iamMumtazShigri) September 17, 2025

Rashid khan Angry on umpire after defeat against Bangladesh, ‘’Haar man’na seekho pehly phir khelna Cricket.’’ #AsiaCup2025 #BANvsAFG #AFGvBAN

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— Moazam Chaudhary (@Moazamch98) September 17, 2025