Rahmat Shah named Afghanistan's Test and ODI captain

Under Shahidi, Afghanistan continued to progress in world cricket that included impressive wins in the 2023 ODI World Cup which in return secured a spot in the Champions Trophy for the very first time in the 2025 edition. However, with the next ODI World Cup scheduled to be held in October-November 2027, Shahidi has opted to step down. "The Afghanistan Cricket Board appreciates Hashmatullah Shahidi's valuable service, dedication, and leadership during his tenure as captain and wishes him continued success in his future endeavors. The Board also wishes Rahmat Shah Zurmati every success in his new role and looks forward to working with him," the ACB said in a statement.

The elevation to captaincy is a natural progression for Shah considering he was the vice-captain since May 2021 when Shahidi was announced captain. He is also Afghanistan's leading run-getter in Tests and ODIs.

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