The issue of loyalty towards Afghanistan has always been a constant with Rashid Khan, but there is an additional twist to it revealed in his book. According to some reports, Rashid revealed how he had been approached by India and Australia to play cricket for their teams. But he refused as he wanted to play only for Afghanistan.

This revelation is made in his new book, titled "Rashid Khan: From Streets to Stardom." In his new book, Rashid recounts offers from India and Australia, stating that both countries contacted him, but he responded immediately based on his commitment to Afghanistan. The book quotes him as saying, "I received such offers from both Australia and India, but I told them that if I won't play for my country, I won't play for any other country."

The book goes into more detail about this India-related incident. Rashid explains that the offer came during the 2023 IPL season. At the time, he was one of the tournament's biggest names and a key player for the Gujarat Titans team. He explains that a team official told him that a senior official from the Board of Control for Cricket in India wanted to meet him.

Recalling that conversation, Rashid says, "I went up to him and greeted him. We started talking, and he said, 'The situation in your country is very bad. Come and live in India. We will give you Indian documents, stay here, and play cricket here.'" I was surprised to hear his words and didn't know what to say. I smiled and replied, "Thank you very much. I'm playing for my country, Afghanistan."

The performance of Rashid Khan for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2018 IPL was excellent, and fans wanted Rashid Khan to obtain Indian nationality. According to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, this matter would fall under the jurisdiction of the Home Ministry. Meanwhile, former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani stated that Rashid is a symbol of national pride for Afghanistan.

Regarding Rashid Khan's cricket career, he made his debut for Afghanistan in 2015. He has played six Tests, 117 ODIs, and 115 T20 Internationals, taking 45, 210, and 193 wickets, respectively, and scoring 154, 1393, and 622 runs, respectively.

Speaking of Rashid's IPL career, he made his debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2017. He currently plays for Gujarat Titans. He has played a total of 141 IPL matches so far, taking 164 wickets and scoring 609 runs with the bat.