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Rashid Khan Pledges to Donate Match Fees to Aid Afghanistan Earthquake Victims

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Afghanistan all-rounder Rashid Khan has shown his commitment to helping his homeland in its time of need, announcing that he will donate his match fees from the ICC Cricket World Cup to support victims of the devastating earthquake that struck his country over the weekend. The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 6.3, resulted in over 2,400 deaths, injured over 2,000 people, and destroyed at least 1,300 houses. This disaster comes just 16 months after another major earthquake hit Afghanistan in June 2022, causing 1,000 deaths.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rashid Khan, the captain of Afghanistan's T20 side, has pledged to donate his match fees from the ICC Cricket World Cup to aid the victims of the earthquake in Afghanistan.
  • The earthquake, which occurred on October 7, resulted in over 2,400 deaths, injured over 2,000 people, and destroyed at least 1,300 houses in the western provinces of Herat, Farah, and Badghis.
  • The disaster comes just 16 months after another major earthquake hit Afghanistan in June 2022, causing 1,000 deaths.
  • Khan has expressed his sadness and concern for the welfare of his countrymen, stating that he wants to do his part to help the affected people.
  • He has announced that he will launch a fundraising campaign to support those in need, calling upon others to contribute to the cause.
  • The initial earthquake was followed by eight strong aftershocks, further exacerbating the damage and complicating rescue efforts.
  • Rescue teams are currently in Herat province, where the quake's epicentre was located, with relief material for survivors.
  • Afghanistan's World Cup campaign has been impacted by the disaster, with their next game scheduled against India on October 11.

Statistics:

  • At least 2,400 people were killed in the earthquake.
  • Over 2,000 people were injured in the disaster.
  • At least 1,300 houses were destroyed in the western provinces of Herat, Farah, and Badghis.
  • The initial earthquake was followed by eight strong aftershocks.
  • Afghanistan had lost to Bangladesh in their World Cup match on October 7, the same day the earthquake occurred.
  • Khan scored 9 runs in 16 balls against Bangladesh in the match.

Sources:

  • [Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19)](https://twitter.com/rashidkhan_19/status/1702964675490425877/photo/1)
  • [AFP](https://twitter.com/AFP)

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