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- Hashmatullah Shahidi has resigned as captain of the Afghanistan national ODI cricket team, though he will continue to play as a squad member.
- The resignation leaves the ODI captaincy vacant and requires the Afghanistan Cricket Board to name a successor, likely before the next scheduled ODI series.
- Shahidi, a senior batter who has led the side for several years, steps away from the role amid an ongoing rebuild of the Afghan team's limited-overs setup following earlier transitions in the T20I and Test leadership.
- Indian and international cricket media (ESPNcricinfo, Aaj Tak) carried the development with minimal commentary; no reasons, internal disputes, or board statements were provided in the source material.
- Fans and analysts will watch for the board's formal announcement on the new ODI captain and whether Shahidi's reduced responsibilities correlate with a broader roster refresh ahead of future ICC events.
What to watch next
- Board announcement on new ODI captain expected imminently
- Shahidi's role and form as a batter will be closely watched
- Potential wider leadership reshuffle across formats
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Named Afghanistan · Afghanistan Cricket Board · Hashmatullah Shahidi · Jonathan Trott · Richard Pybus
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