Hashmatullah Shahidi resigns as Afghanistan's ODI captain after 55 matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 11:19 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Hashmatullah Shahidi has stepped down as the captain of Afghanistan's ODI team, effective immediately. His resignation follows a recent 3-0 series loss to India, concluding a leadership tenure that began in January 2022. Under Shahidi, Afghanistan reached significant milestones, including near qualification for the 2023 ODI World Cup semi-finals and victories over major teams like England and Pakistan. He announced plans to continue playing for the national side and expressed gratitude for the support he received during his captaincy. The Afghanistan Cricket Board is set to name a new captain before the team’s upcoming ODI series against Ireland next month.
- •Shahidi led Afghanistan in 55 ODIs, winning 27.
- •His captaincy included series victories over Bangladesh and South Africa.
- •He scored his only ODI century in his final match as captain.
- •The Afghanistan Cricket Board will announce a new captain soon.
- •Afghanistan is scheduled to tour Ireland for a five-match ODI series next month.
- 11:19 AMYahoo Sports — After four-and-a-half years, Hashmatullah Shahidi steps down as Afghanistan's ODI captain
"Hashmatullah Shahidi has stepped down as Afghanistan's ODI captain after leading the team in 55 matches since 2022. He said he would continue playing for the national side despite resigning. Under his leadership, Afghanistan enjoyed memorable World Cup campaigns and major ODI series wins. The Afghanistan Cricket Board is expected to announce a new captain before the Ireland tour.
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