Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Rahmat Shah appointed Afghanistan's new cricket captain
Rahmat Shah has been named the new captain of the Afghanistan cricket team for both Test and ODI matches.
He takes over from Hashmatullah Shahidi, who led the team to many victories, including at the 2023 World Cup.
Rahmat has been the vice-captain since 2021 and will now lead the team with Rahmanullah Gurbaz as his vice-captain.
Their first series as captain and vice-captain will be against Ireland.
Hashmatullah Shahidi had a successful tenure, leading Afghanistan to many wins and improving their rankings.
Rahmat Shah appointed as new Test and ODI captain for Afghanistan.
Hashmatullah Shahidi resigns from the captaincy role.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz named vice-captain for both formats.
Shahidi led Afghanistan to notable victories, including at the 2023 World Cup.
New leadership to begin with the upcoming series against Ireland.
- Who
- Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- What
- Rahmat Shah appointed as new Test and ODI captain for Afghanistan
- When
- Upcoming series against Ireland
- Where
- Afghanistan
- Why
- Hashmatullah Shahidi resigned from the captaincy role
Leadership Transition
Continuity and Experience
Leadership Change
Leadership Transition
Hashmatullah Shahidi's resignation marks a significant change in leadership for the Afghanistan cricket team.
Continuity and Experience
Rahmat Shah's appointment ensures continuity with his previous role as vice-captain.
New Leadership
Leadership Transition
Rahmat Shah brings a fresh perspective and new strategies to the team.
Continuity and Experience
Rahmat Shah's experience as vice-captain provides stability and familiarity for the team.
- New Captain
- Rahmat Shah
- Former Captain
- Hashmatullah Shahidi
- Vice-Captain
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Upcoming Series
- Against Ireland
- Shahidi's ODI Victories
- 27 out of 55
- Shahidi's World Cup Victories
- England, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Netherlands
- Highest ODI Ranking
- 7th
- Series Victories Under Shahidi
- Ireland, South Africa, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh