Kabul: (RightNow) Afghanistan’s ODI cricket captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has resigned from his leadership role. Following his resignation, discussions about new leadership have begun in cricket circles.

Hashmatullah Shahidi led Afghanistan in 55 ODI matches. Under his captaincy, Afghanistan defeated strong teams like England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. His resignation announcement has surprised the cricket community.

Hashmatullah Shahidi took over as Afghanistan’s ODI captain in January 2022. During his tenure, the team’s performance significantly improved.

The Afghanistan Cricket Board has stated that they will soon announce a new ODI captain. Various candidates are being considered for the position.

It is noteworthy that Hashmatullah Shahidi led the team to several important victories during his captaincy. His resignation marks the beginning of a leadership change in the team.