Rashid sacked as Afghanistan's captain after T20 WC; replacement named
Ibrahim Zadran has been named the new T20I captain of the Afghanistan national cricket team for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka national cricket team, replacing Rashid Khan after Afghanistan’s early exit from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. The Afghanistan Cricket Board said the leadership change is part of a long-term strategy, while also making several squad changes ahead of future tournaments.
