Who is Rashid Khan's Second Wife? Meet the Woman Behind the Cricketer's Clarification

Afghanistan star spinner Rashid Khan has once again found himself at the center of online buzz after confirming his marriage to his second wife.

The cricketer, who had earlier married in October 2024, was seen with a woman during the launch of the Rashid Khan Charity Foundation in the Netherlands, which quickly sparked speculation. Rashid later clarified that the woman is indeed his wife and that the two were married in August 2025.

Rashid Confirms Marriage Amid Viral Photos

Social media has flooded with fresh images from what appears to be Rashid Khan's second wedding ceremony. Although he chose to keep her identity private, online users have circulated several photographs believed to be from their nikkah.

In an Instagram post, Rashid addressed the growing curiosity and confirmed that he married his second wife on August 2, 2025.

Who Is Rashid Khan's Second Wife? Is It Wazhma Ayoubi?

Fans initially assumed that Wazhma Ayoubi was Rashid Khan's second wife after photos of the cricketer with a woman went viral and many felt the two looked strikingly similar. As the speculation spread, people began congratulating the influencer on what they believed was her marriage to Rashid.

Wazhma later took to her social media to clear the confusion, congratulating Rashid on his speculated wedding while firmly stating that she was not the woman in the pictures. She explained that the resemblance led to the mix-up and reminded everyone that she is already married to someone else.

First Marriage in 2024

Rashid's first marriage was held on October 3, 2024, in Kabul. The ceremony made headlines not only because of the cricketer's popularity but also because he and three of his brothers got married on the same day in a grand family celebration.

Cricket Focus Shifts to IPL 2026

Away from the personal spotlight, Rashid is likely to be retained by Gujarat Titans ahead of the IPL 2026 mini auction. The world's leading wicket taker in T20I cricket has had a challenging IPL 2025 season, where he managed only nine wickets in fifteen matches with an economy rate above nine. The franchise is expected to lean on his experience as they rebuild for the upcoming season.