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Muttaqi congratulates Rashid Khan over Afghanistan making WC semis
Rashid Khan thanked Muttaqi for his “support and prayers”, saying that they will continue to work hard and shine further.
Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Tuesday called Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan to congratulate him on the team having secured a berth in this year’s T20 World Cup semi-final.
Muttaqi said that Afghanistan’s victory against Bangladesh that earned them a spot in the semi-final was a “great victory and a big source of happiness.”
“Our policy is to keep sports separate from politics. Your success brought joy to all. Your hard work inspires youths. They will avoid drugs and division,” Muttaqi said, adding that he hopes Afghanistan will win the World Cup.
Rashid Khan thanked Muttaqi for his “support and prayers”, saying that they will continue to work hard and shine further.
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