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Rahmat Shah Appointed Afghanistan Cricket Team Captain for Tests and ODIs
✍️ India Today
🗓 23 Jul 2026, 05:03 AM
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Rahmat Shah has been named captain of Afghanistan’s national cricket team for Test and ODI formats, with Gurbaz appointed vice‑captain.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board announced that Rahmat Shah will lead the national side in Test and One Day International matches. Shah, a left‑arm spinner, has represented Afghanistan in several international fixtures and is seen as a steadying presence.
Gurbaz has been named vice‑captain, taking on a key leadership role alongside Shah. The decision comes ahead of Afghanistan’s upcoming series against neighboring teams.
The appointment reflects the board’s confidence in Shah’s experience and tactical acumen. It also aims to provide continuity as the team prepares for higher‑level competitions.
Both leaders will work closely with coaching staff to strengthen the squad’s performance in the longer formats of the game.
Gurbaz has been named vice‑captain, taking on a key leadership role alongside Shah. The decision comes ahead of Afghanistan’s upcoming series against neighboring teams.
The appointment reflects the board’s confidence in Shah’s experience and tactical acumen. It also aims to provide continuity as the team prepares for higher‑level competitions.
Both leaders will work closely with coaching staff to strengthen the squad’s performance in the longer formats of the game.