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Rashid sets another record, becomes youngest captain

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KABUL (Pajhwok): Leg-spin sensation Rashid Khan created yet another record this week when he emerged as the youngest captain in international cricket.

In the absence of Asghar Stanikzai, who was diagnosed with appendicitis, the 19-year-old captained Afghanistan Cup qualifiers.

At 19 years and 165 days of age, Rashid Khan -- the No. 1 Twenty20 bowler -- broke the record held by Bangladesh's Rajin Saleh at 20 years and 297 days of age.

However, the . . .

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