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Rashid Khan Blindsided by T20I Captaincy Removal: "Even I Don't Know What Happened"
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News18•20-09-2026, 06:03
Rashid Khan Blindsided by T20I Captaincy Removal: "Even I Don't Know What Happened"
- •Rashid Khan revealed he was unaware of his removal as Afghanistan's T20I captain until the board announced a new team and skipper.
- •He was replaced by Ibrahim Zadran after Afghanistan's group stage exit from the 2026 T20 World Cup.
- •Zadran's captaincy began with a 0-3 series loss to India, while Rashid had a strong record, including leading the team to the 2024 T20 World Cup semi-finals.
- •Rashid led Afghanistan in 48 T20Is, securing 26 wins and 22 losses, a record surpassed only by Asghar Afghan.
- •Despite the change, Rashid remains focused on performing for Afghanistan, stating, "Whether I am captain or not, I am proud that I am representing Afghanistan."
Key Questions Answered
Rashid Khan stated that he had no prior notice and only realized he was removed as captain when the Afghanistan Cricket Board publicly announced the new team list without him as skipper.
Opener Ibrahim Zadran was appointed as Afghanistan's new T20I captain, taking over the leadership role from Rashid Khan following the team's exit from the group stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Rashid Khan led Afghanistan in 48 T20Is, securing 26 wins and 22 losses, and notably guided the team to the semi-finals of the 2024 T20 World Cup.
