IPL10: Government to make documentary on Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi
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IPL10: Government to make documentary on Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi

In a bid to deepen India-Afghan relation and promote cricket, the government has decided to make a short documentary on rising cricket stars, Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi from war-torn country.

The Ministry of External Affairs decided to invite proposals from filmmakers for the documentary on the duo who have displayed great brilliance in on-going Indian Premier League 2017.

As per media reports, the project will be titled as ‘Afghan Cricketers: The Rising Stars’. The short movie will be filmed in English in three formats— 10-minute complete version; 5-minute version; and, 2-minute promo.

Officials said the move has been taken to give a message to the world about how much talents are hidden in war-torn countries.

Rashid Khan, whose IPL’s entry is like a fairytale as he was a tennis ball street cricketer in Nangrahar province in Afghanistan, was picked by Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise with whopping Rs 4 crore.

Since the fortune favored him, he is being called the `million dollar` baby by his teammates. Playing 8 matches in on-going IPL, proving his worth, he bagged 11 wickets.

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Mohammad Nabi, who also shares SRH’s dressing room with his countryman Rashid Khan, has made his debut in the league. However, until now he played only one math and picked 1 wicket. The spinner, who was the second highest wicket-taker in the World Twenty20 2016 with 11 wickets in 7 matches, was also auctioned on Rs 4 core.

Their auction of Afghan players in IPL on high price took the cricket pundits by surprise. However, they have proved on ground that they are real Afghan gems.

Source: NYOOOZ DESK - IPL

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