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Even I don't know what exactly happened' - Rashid on captaincy change

ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 2:34 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Even I don't know what exactly happened' - Rashid on captaincy change
Summary

Rashid discusses his unexpected removal as captain of Afghanistan's T20I team, stating he was informed only through a board announcement. The transition has raised questions about the decision-making process within the Afghanistan cricket administration. No further details have been provided about the reasons behind the change or potential candidates for the new captaincy. The announcement follows a series of challenges faced by the team in recent tournaments.

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  • •Rashid removed as Afghanistan T20I captain without prior notice.
  • •Announcement made by the cricket board.
  • •The team faced challenges in recent competitions.
  • •Future leadership direction remains unclear.
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  • 2:34 PMESPNcricinfo — 'Even I don't know what exactly happened' - Rashid on being removed as Afghanistan T20I captain
What they're saying
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"I came to know [about the captaincy change] when the board announced it," he says

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