Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Wednesday Rehmat Shah Has been appointed as the brand new Test and ODI captain of the nationwide group. ACB has made this announcement after Hashmatullah Shahidi resigned from the put up a day earlier.
Under Shahidi’s captaincy, Afghanistan continued to rise in world cricket, together with a spectacular victory within the 2023 ODI World Cup, which secured the group’s place within the Champions Trophy for the primary time in 2025. However, with the subsequent ODI World Cup scheduled to happen in October–November 2027, Shahidi determined to step down.
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The ACB stated in a press release that the Afghanistan Cricket Board appreciates Hashmatullah Shahidi’s wonderful service, dedication and management as captain and needs him all one of the best for his future endeavours. The Board additionally needs Rahmat Shah Zurmati all one of the best in his new position and seems ahead to working with him.
Becoming captain is a pure step for Shah as he was the vice-captain when Shahidi was made the captain in May 2021. He can also be the main run-scorer for Afghanistan in Tests and ODIs.
With this, wicketkeeper-batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been made Shah’s deputy (vice-captain). Afghanistan’s first task as the brand new captain might be a 5-match ODI sequence in Ireland.
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