Rahmat Shah has been appointed as Afghanistan's Test and ODI captain, succeeding Hashmatullah Shahidi, who stepped down after leading the team to historic milestones.
The appointment comes after Hashmatullah Shahidi stepped down from his position
Jul 22, 2026
07:49 pm
What's the storyRahmat Shah has been named the new captain of Afghanistan's Test and ODI sides.
The decision was announced by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Wednesday.
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