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Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan sets a new record

Afghanistan Cricket Team bowler Rashid Khan has named himself among the bowlers holding world records. The cricketer bowled 596 balls in a match against Zimbabwe, the most by any player in a Test in the 21st century.

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Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan sets a new record
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These are also the most balls bowled by a player in a Test match since Muttiah Muralitharan's 683 against England at The Oval in 1998.

Rashid Khan bagged record of bowling 99.2 overs in the continuing Test match between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe.

Previously, Shane Warne, the Australian legend, held this record for 19 years by bowling 98 overs in 2002.

The entire fan club of the cricketer is lauding the leg-spinner for his record-breaking achievement.

#RashidKhan has also become the top trending topic on Twitter.

On the other hand, the legendary cricketer Rashid Khan helped Afghanistan defeat Zimbabwe by six wickets in the second Test in Abu Dhabi here on Sunday.

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