Hashmatullah Shahidi steps down as Afghanistan’s ODI captain (Image Source: IANS)
The Afghanistan Cricket Board: Top-order batter Hashmatullah Shahidi has stepped down as the captain of Afghanistan’s ODI team with immediate effect. Shahidi, who took over the reins in January 2022, led the side in 55 ODIs until their 3-0 series defeat to India last month.
“After careful consideration, I have decided to step down as captain of our team. It has been a great honour to lead this team. I sincerely thank the management, coaches, my teammates, and our supporters for their trust and support throughout this journey.
“Although I am resigning as captain, I remain fully committed to serving the team as a player and wish the new captain and the team continued success," Shahidi wrote on his Instagram account.
