Hashmatullah Shahidi Appointed Captain for Afghanistan's Series Against India
Hashmatullah Shahidi to lead Afghanistan vs India in Test, ODI series
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Hashmatullah Shahidi will captain Afghanistan in a one-off Test and a three-match ODI series against India, starting June 6. The Test will be held in Mullanpur, followed by ODIs in Dharamsala, Lucknow, and Chennai.
- 01The one-off Test against India will commence on June 6 in Mullanpur.
- 02The ODI series includes matches on June 14 in Dharamsala, June 17 in Lucknow, and June 20 in Chennai.
- 03Key players retained in the ODI squad include Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rashid Khan, and Mohammed Nabi, while some are absent from the Test squad.
- 04The ODI squad has 15 players, including Hashmatullah Shahidi as captain and Rahmanullah Gurbaz as wicketkeeper.
- 05The Test squad features 14 players, with Shahidi also leading this team.
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Hashmatullah Shahidi has been appointed as the captain of the Afghanistan national cricket team for both the one-off Test and the three-match ODI series against India. The Test match is scheduled to start on June 6 at Mullanpur, while the ODI series will begin on June 14 in Dharamsala. The subsequent ODIs are set for June 17 in Lucknow and June 20 in Chennai. Shahidi will lead an ODI squad that retains key players such as Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmat Shah, and Rashid Khan, along with veteran Mohammed Nabi. However, Nabi, Rashid, and Ibrahim Zadran will not participate in the Test match. The ODI squad consists of 15 players, including Shahidi as captain and Gurbaz as wicketkeeper. The Test squad features 14 players, with Shahidi again at the helm. This series marks an important opportunity for Afghanistan to showcase their talent against a strong Indian side.
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This series presents a significant opportunity for Afghanistan to enhance their international cricket profile.
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