Rashid Khan, Afghanistan's cricketing icon, has officially become a part of the Red Bull Athlete family in order to expand on his already impressive career. Rashid and the brand announced the news together, with Rashid announcing the news through a post and video on his official Instagram account. Red Bull also put out promotional material with Rashid so that they confirmed to both him and the world that he is in the family with some very prestigious company.

The leg spinning sensation now at the age of 26 joins the likes of international stars KL Rahul, Ben Stokes, Kagiso Rabada, Dewald Brevis and Riyan Parag as a part of the Red Bull family, most notably became only the second Asian Cricketer after KL Rahul to join Red Bull, providing significant marker to statistics in Rashid's international appeal and marketability.

Rashid Khan's story is a wonderful one. Ever since making his Afghanistan debut back in 2015, Rashid has played a crucial part in taking Afghanistan from an emerging cricketing nation to a much more competitive nation on the international cricket world stage. Rashid Khan is one of the few players in the world who will definitely win matches for their team in a T20I cricket match. He has played key roles in top franchise leagues, including the Indian Premier League, Big Bash League, Pakistan Super League, and The Hundred, cementing his place as one of the hottest prospects anywhere in the world, and possibly the hottest player anywhere in world cricket.

Rashid Khan’s Red Bull Deal Marks New Era for Afghan Cricket’s Global Rise

Afghanistan’s cricket story is remarkable in itself. From competing in Division Five of the World Cricket League in 2008 to achieving full ICC membership in 2017, the team’s rise has been meteoric. Rashid has been central to this success, inspiring a new generation of Afghan cricketers while also serving as a global ambassador for the sport in his country.

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THE MAGICIAN OF AFGHANISTAN, RASHID KHAN. 🤯

- He joins the Red Bull Family...!!!! pic.twitter.com/OkvYfSiaef

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 9, 2025

Rashid has been announced as Red Bull's new athlete for his first partnership with global Red Bull. The collaboration follows a short hiatus from competitive play and Rashid's outstanding return performance in The Hundred 2025 against London Spirit, where he bowled a phenomenal 3/11, suggesting that he is back in amazing form. Rashid's competitive return comes with the Asia Cup slated for September 9 in the UAE, with the upcoming Tri-series with Pakistan and the UAE as prep, meaning that Rashid is leading Afghanistan into another exciting chapter. This tremendous partnership not only celebrates Rashid's previous achievements but also allows the world again to recognise the growth of Afghan cricket and Rashid as an ambassador and a champion.

Ben Stokes and KL Rahul, two icons of modern cricket, teamed up for Red Bull’s Ultimate Cricket Challenge—an electrifying experience that pushed their skills beyond the traditional field of play. With the England vs India Test Series fast approaching, this event was designed to bring these stars together in an exciting environment that complicates their power, accuracy, and flexibility.

The challenge began with solo assignments. KL Rahul took on the "Move the Truck" challenge, where he would receive deliveries from a bowling machine placed on top of an 18-wheeler truck. With only eight balls, his target was to score a total of 500 meters combined—a test of pure timing and consistency. Ben Stokes then came with the "Floating Pitch" challenge, standing on a boat in the middle of a lake, trying to hit six floating targets spread over the water—all needing gentle control and precise accuracy.

It got even more heated when the pair ventured into the "Escape Rooms"—a "labyrinth of batting challenges. From random-angle deliveries to volatile bounces from surfaces such as marble and rubber, each ball presented a new challenge. As Rahul noted, “With each station and each challenge, Red Bull kept hitting me and Ben with something harder!”

The Final Boss and Test Series Hype

The grand finale—"Final ""Boss"—was the final coordination test. A swarm of flying targets flew in their direction, each of which had to be struck before they hit the crease. The climax? Shattering a suspended glass target held by a flying drone octocopter. “I had no idea what we were going to be doing, so that was a real nice surprise!” said Stokes after completing the challenge.

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KL RAHUL VS BEN STOKES IN THE RED BULL CHALLENGE. 🤯pic.twitter.com/kZ2AyCZF1G

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 16, 2025

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This energetic team-up was more than exciting—it demonstrated their competitive edge and mental agility prior to the major games. As England and India prepared to clash in a hot-blooded multi-Test series, supporters had a glimpse of what makes these two titans tick—not only on the field, but in any test that has been posed to them.