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'Afghanistan's Run To Semis Will Inspire Younger Generations Back Home': Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan and Gulbadin Naib celebrating AFG's SF qualification (AP Photo)Rashid Khan and Gulbadin Naib celebrating AFG's SF qualification (AP Photo)

Afghanistan created history earlier in the morning on Tuesday by qualifying for the semifinals of the T20 World Cup 2024. Meanwhile, captain Rashid Khan believes that Afghanistan's maiden T20 World Cup semifinal qualification, following spectacular wins over New Zealand and Australia along the way, is a momentous feat that will inspire the youth of the strife-torn nation.

Afghanistan scripted history by qualifying for their maiden T20 World Cup semifinal with a win over Bangladesh at the Arnos Vale Stadium. Gjaszxkc,mfd

"I think the semi-final is going to be a massive, massive like inspiration for the youngsters back home in Afghanistan. That Afghanistan team get into the semis for the first time," Rashid said at the post match press conference.

"And we have done it under 19 level, but this level we haven't done that. Even Super Eight was first time for us and then in semis," he added.

At last year's ODI World Cup, they upset defending champions England and former winners Sri Lanka and Pakistan, before failing against Australia - thanks to Glenn Maxwell's brilliance of 201*. 

However, they are continuing their giant slaying run at the T20 World Cup having beaten heavyweights New Zealand and the Australians.

"The cricket we have played in the whole tournament so far - I think we deserve to be in the semis. The way everyone took the responsibility of getting into the game and performing best for the team," said Rashid. 

"So, I don't know how I can describe my feeling but it's a massive achievement for us as a team and as a nation to be in the semis and now looking forward to the semis."