Hashmatullah Shahidi Resigns as Afghanistan ODI Captain, Remains Player and Test Captain
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 the 2023 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy, achieving notable victories over teams like England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Shahidi thanked teammates, coaches, and officials for their support and will continue as a player in ODIs and as Test captain. Afghanistan is expected to appoint a new ODI captain ahead of their upcoming series against Ireland.
First-hand measurement across 13 sources
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
republicworld broke this story on 22 Jul, 02:14 am. Other outlets followed.