Hashmatullah Shahidi resigns as Afghanistan's ODI captain

Hashmatullah Shahidi has resigned as Afghanistan's One-Day International captain. He led Afghanistan in 55 ODIs and oversaw wins against England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the 2023 World Cup.

Shahidi's spell as Afghanistan's ODI captain covered 55 matches in total. During that period, Afghanistan registered victories against England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the 2023 World Cup. His resignation brings that chapter of his leadership to a close.

The numerical record of Shahidi's captaincy—55 ODIs—summarises his time in charge of the limited-overs side. Those World Cup wins against England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the 2023 World Cup are among the more prominent results recorded while he wore the captain’s armband. Across that stretch, Shahidi's stewardship was defined by the fixtures and outcomes accumulated under his leadership.

Shahidi’s role as leader included managing the side through major international fixtures and tournaments. The three victories cited—over England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the 2023 World Cup—remain part of his tenure's record. His resignation therefore alters the statistics and history associated with that period.

The decision to step down ends Shahidi’s run at the helm after those 55 ODIs. His record will be referenced in any account of Afghanistan’s recent one-day history, particularly the wins against England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the 2023 World Cup. The change removes him from the captaincy role he occupied during that stretch.

Shahidi’s resignation closes the chapter on his 55-match captaincy and the notable World Cup victories achieved during that time. The results from the 2023 tournament—victories against England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the 2023 World Cup—remain a defining part of his record.