July 22, 2026 4:38 PM
Hashmatullah Shahidi steps down as Afghanistan’s ODI captain after three-and-a-half years
Top-order batter Hashmatullah Shahidi has stepped down as Afghanistan's ODI captain with immediate effect, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced on Tuesday. Shahidi, who took over the role in January 2022, captained Afghanistan in 55 ODIs, with his final assignment ending in a 3-0 series defeat to India last month. "After careful consideration, I have decided to step down as captain of our team. It has been a great honour to lead this team. I sincerely thank the management, coaches, my...