Afghanistan sack T20 captain Rashid Khan after World Cup exit

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Afghanistan has a new T20 captain. Rashid Khan was removed from the role following the team's World Cup exit. Ibrahim Zadran will now lead the team. This change comes as Afghanistan prepares for a T20 series against Sri Lanka. The cricket board cited strategic vision and team management changes for the decision.

Ahmedabad: Afghanistan all-rounder Rashid ​Khan was sacked ​as their Twenty20 captain on Thursday ​following their group-stage exit from the ongoing 20-overs World Cup.

Under Rashid, Afghanistan reached the semi-finals of the 2024 edition ‌of the ⁠global ⁠showpiece but they could not make the Super-Eights stage ​at this year's World Cup.

Opener Ibrahim Zadran will lead Afghanistan ​in their three-match T20 series against Sri Lanka beginning in Sharjah on March 13, the Afghanistan ​Cricket Board (ACB) said in a ⁠statement.

"Rashid Khan's ‌tenure as the T20I captain brought immense success to the team..." chief selector Ahmad ⁠Shah Sulimankhil said in a statement.

"In alignment ​with the ACB's long-term strategic vision ​and following recent changes in our team management, including the appointment of a new head coach, we have made the thoughtful decision to transition the leadership within the T20I setup."

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The ‌board also noted concerns regarding the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka later this ​month in ​Dubai, citing ⁠security concerns, following Iranian missile strikes in the UAE.

"ACB is closely monitoring the ongoing situation in the ​region and is engaging in discussions with all stakeholders about whether the series can proceed ... as originally planned, both in terms of dates and venue," the ACB said.

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