# Cricket: Afghanistan have appointed the experienced Rahmat Shah as the new captain of their ODI and Test teams, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz as vice-captain. The change comes after Hashmatullah Shahidi stepped down on Tuesday, ending a five-year stint during which Afghanistan finished sixth at the 2023 World Cup. Rahmat’s first assignment as captain will be the five-match ODI series against Ireland next month. The Afghanistan Cricket Board says that with extensive experience in international cricket, leadership, and the team’s overall structure, Shah is well positioned to take on this important responsibility.
Cricket: Afghanistan’s veteran batter, Rahmat Shah, has been appointed the new ODI and Test captain