Afghan spinner Rashid Khan has revealed that he relies on a bulletproof car for personal safety and cannot move freely on the streets of Kabul, highlighting the security challenges faced even by national sports icons.

In a candid conversation with former England captain Kevin Pietersen, Rashid Khan admitted that life in Kabul comes with unique security concerns. When asked if he could roam freely in the city, Rashid replied firmly that he could not.

Rashid Khan on life in Kabul

He explained that using a bulletproof vehicle is essential for his protection, a precaution he has grown accustomed to.

Rashid Khan - I use a Bullet Proof car in Kabul, it’s not that safe in my country. - Video credits - Kevin Peterson. pic.twitter.com/oyjYstcQRr
— Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cricket) December 24, 2025

Kevin Pietersen expressed surprise at Rashid’s revelation. However, Rashid Khan’s calm and composed response suggested that such measures have become a part of his everyday life in Afghanistan. The cricket star conveyed this as a normalized aspect of living in his home country under current circumstances.