Rashid Khan worried over his stranded family in Afghanistan

As situation in Afghanistan continues to worsen, former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has revealed that international cricketer Rashid Khan’s family is stuck in the country and he can’t get them out.

Rashid, who plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad in Indian Premier League, is currently in England playing in the inaugural edition of ‘The Hundred’ for Trent Rockets.

As Taliban swiftly regained control of the entire country after US troops withdrawal, many in Afghanistan were stuck due to sudden turn of events.

Pietersen, while, commenting for Sky Sports, said, "There's a lot of things that are happening at home."

"We had a long chat… and he is worried. He can’t get his family out and there’s a lot happening for him,” the former England cricketer revealed.

Rashid few days back had made an appeal for peace.