A misleading social media post has sparked rumors about the death of Afghanistan cricketer Rahmat Shah, aged 32. The confusion arose after teammate Karim Janat shared a condolence message on Instagram, which many misinterpreted as referring to Shah. The post was meant for Rahmat's mother, who had sadly passed away. The automated translation provided by Instagram inaccurately suggested that Rahmat himself had died, leading to widespread concern among fans. Upon clarification, it was revealed that the original Pashto message expressed condolences for Rahmat's mother, not him. Fans expressed relief at the news of Rahmat's well-being and emphasized the importance of verifying information before sharing it on social media. Rahmat Shah last played for the Afghanistan national team during an ODI series against Bangladesh in October 2022, where he was unable to participate in the final match due to an injury.