One of the most recognisable Afghanistan cricketers Rashid Khan has spoken out against the Taliban government's decision to impose a ban on girls' medical education, appealing for a reconsideration of the decision so that Afghan girls may reclaim their right to education and contribute to the nation's development. 

Rashid Khan, one of the prominent Afghanistan players who is much sought-after in franchise cricket leagues all around the world, is a former captain of his country's cricket team and now is one of the most prominent sportspersons from Afghanistan to ask the fundamentalist Taliban to reconsider its decision. Rashid is one of the top players in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and currently plays for Gujarat Titans.