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'Just grab the piece of wood': Rashid Khan recalls growing up without a proper bat
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Afghan cricket star Rashid Khan reflects on his humble beginnings, where he lacked proper equipment and formal coaching. He describes how he and his brothers improvised with pieces of wood to practice the game that eventually led him to global success.
Why it matters
It highlights the resilience of athletes from developing nations and the importance of grassroots access to sports development.
'Just grab the piece of wood': Rashid Khan recalls growing up without a proper bat - Yahoo Sports
'Just grab the piece of wood': Rashid Khan recalls growing up without a proper bat
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