Athar Ali Khan Shares Flight To Dhaka With Bangladeshi Cricketers
Former cricketer makes travel update with national team members.
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Former Bangladesh cricketer turned commentator Athar Ali Khan has shared his latest travel update, confirming his safe arrival in Dhaka alongside current national team players Nahid Rana and Zakir Hasan. Khan posted an update on his Instagram account, expressing gratitude for the journey with a simple “Alhumdulillah landed safe and sound – Nahid Rana & Zakir Hasan on the same flight to Dhaka.”
The image accompanying the post shows Athar Ali Khan posing with the two Bangladeshi cricketers on an aircraft. The trio appears to have landed in Bangladesh together.
This latest travel update follows a pattern for Khan, who has been documenting his journeys extensively on social media. Just hours before this post, he had shared another update stating “Alhumdulillah – off to Dhaka,” indicating the beginning of his journey back to Bangladesh’s capital city.
Over the past few days, Khan’s Instagram feed has featured multiple travel-related posts, including “Alhumdulillah – on my way to Sylhet” and “Alhumdulillah – finally boarded for Dhaka,” suggesting he has been traveling between multiple destinations for his professional commitments.
Athar Ali Khan, who represents himself online as @atharalikhan97, has built a substantial career in cricket broadcasting after his playing days. He is a former Bangladeshi cricketer who represented his country in a single Test match and 6 One Day Internationals between 1988 and the early 2000s.
After retiring from playing professionally, Khan transitioned to cricket commentary and has established himself as one of Bangladesh’s prominent cricket analysts and commentators. His expertise is regularly featured during international cricket broadcasts, particularly during matches involving Bangladesh.
Before his return to Dhaka, Khan appears to have been working in Pakistan, likely as part of the commentary team for the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 2025). This is evident from his recent post, where he mentioned “Talking about the ongoing 10th edition of HBL PSL 2025.”
Other recent posts show Khan in professional settings, including one where he was pictured with cricket luminaries Mark Nicholas, Waqar Younis, Wasim Akram, and Pakistan cricket star Babar Azam. Another post referenced his presence at “the match between Karachi Kings v Peshawar Zalmi at National Bank Stadium, Karachi,” confirming his recent work commitments in Pakistan’s premier T20 cricket league.
The presence of Nahid Rana and Zakir Hasan on the same flight adds an interesting cricket dimension to Khan’s travel update. Both are current Bangladesh national team cricketers. Nahid Rana is a promising fast bowler who has recently broken into the national team, while Zakir Hasan is a batsman who has represented Bangladesh in Test matches.
Their return to Bangladesh could be significant as the national cricket team prepares for upcoming fixtures. Bangladesh cricket has seen increased international exposure recently, with players participating in various leagues worldwide before returning for national duties.
Khan’s regular travel updates and his connection to current players highlight his continued involvement in cricket circles, transitioning seamlessly from player to respected voice in the commentary box, maintaining strong ties to the game and its current generation of players.
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