Hashmatullah Shahidi reprimanded after century in ODI loss to India
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 8:47 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi received a reprimand and a demerit point from the ICC for pitch damage during the third ODI against India in Chennai. Shahidi scored his maiden ODI century, making 102 runs, but India secured a nine-wicket victory to complete a 3-0 series sweep. Shahidi admitted his team's performance was lacking against a dominant Indian side, acknowledging the challenge of playing in India. Afghanistan had not played ODI cricket for eight months prior to this series and will face Ireland next under a new coaching setup.
- •Match played on June 22, 2026, at MA Chidambaram Stadium.
- •Shahidi was penalized for causing deliberate damage to the pitch.
- •India bowled out Afghanistan for 218 runs in 44.2 overs.
- •Yashasvi Jaiswal starred for India with an unbeaten 110.
- •Afghanistan next competes against Ireland.
- 8:47 AMYahoo Sports — Reprimanded after century in vain: Why Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi was punished by ICC after the third ODI vs India
"Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi received an official reprimand and a demerit point from the ICC for damaging the pitch during the third ODI against India. Despite this, Shahidi scored a maiden century, but India secured a dominant nine-wicket victory, completing a 3-0 series sweep. Shahidi acknowledged his team's shortcomings against a strong Indian side.
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