Hashmatullah Shahidi steps down as Afghanistan ODI captain after 4.5 years

Kabul: Afghanistan batter Hashmatullah Shahidi has stepped down as captain of the national ODI team, ending a leadership stint that began in early 2022, according to ICC.From Neeraj Chopra To Mirabai Chanu: India's Top Gold Medal Prospects Eye For Glory At CWG 2026 In Glasgow The 31-year-old announced his decision through a post on social media, bringing to a close a tenure during which he led Afghanistan at two major ICC tournaments, the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup and the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.Under Shahidi's captaincy, Afghanistan registered some of their most notable achievements in ODI cricket. At the 2023 World Cup in India, the side secured memorable victories over England, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Netherlands, narrowly missing out on a place in the knockout stage after an impressive campaign.David Warner Pleads Guilty To Drink-Driving Charge; Sydney Thunder Captaincy Under Fresh Scrutiny Amid Leadership Concerns Shahidi also captained Afghanistan at the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, continuing to lead the side in international cricket during a period of steady progress, according to ICC.The left-handed batter did not specify the reason behind his decision while announcing his resignation on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hashmatullah Shahidi (@hashmatshahidi50) "Today I announce with full respect and consent that I am resigning as captain of my team at my personal decision. It was a great honor for me to perform this responsibility as a Captain. I am proud to have served alongside my team with honesty, unity and commitment. By the grace of Allah, with the efforts of the officials, coaches and players, we have achieved many victories, won important matches, defeated big teams and made the name of the team higher," Shahidi said, as quoted by ICC."All these achievements are not just mine, but also the result of the teamwork, sacrifices and coordination of the entire team. I thank all the players of my team from the bottom of my heart who always supported me and stood shoulder to shoulder with me in every victory and every challenge."Tilak Varma Backs India To Bounce Back Ahead Of Zimbabwe T20I Series After Recent Setbacks "I also thank the officials and the administration of the team who believed in me and always supported me. Your trust and cooperation will always be an honor for me," he said as quoted by ICC.The Afghanistan Cricket Board is yet to announce Shahidi's successor as ODI captain.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Hasmatullah Shahidi steps down as Afghanistan ODI captain historic 4-year run

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.

Hashmatullah Shahidi oversaw a memorable ODI campaign, guiding Afghanistan to wins over England, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Netherlands at the 2023 World Cup in India.

Hashmatullah Shahidi oversaw a memorable ODI campaign, guiding Afghanistan to wins over England, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Netherlands at the 2023 World Cup in India.

He led Afghanistan in 55 ODIs, overseeing wins against England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the 2023 World Cup