Hashmatullah Shahidi Resigns as Afghanistan ODI Captain, Remains Player
Hashmatullah Shahidi has resigned as Afghanistan's ODI captain after leading the team since early 2022. During his tenure, he captained Afghanistan in 55 ODIs, including major tournaments like the 2023 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy, achieving notable wins against teams such as England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Shahidi scored his maiden ODI century recently and will remain available as a player. The Afghanistan Cricket Board is expected to announce his successor ahead of a five-match ODI series against Ireland next month.
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