Ibrahim Zadran has been appointed as the captain of Afghanistan national cricket team for upcoming Twenty20 matches. Following his appointment, Zadran said he is proud to have been entrusted with the significant responsibility of leading the national team. In a message, he described the role as a great honor and pledged to dedicate his full efforts to the progress of Afghanistan and the continued development of cricket in the country. He also thanked the leadership of the Afghanistan Cricket Board for placing their trust in him. Zadran further expressed his gratitude to former captain Rashid Khan, stating that Rashid had led the team with sincerity, patriotism, and full commitment, and that his efforts are highly commendable. He added that he hopes Rashid Khan’s experience and advice will continue to benefit the team in the future, helping Afghan cricket achieve further progress. Rashid Khan had previously served as the T20 captain of Afghanistan, but his removal from the role has sparked widespread reactions among Afghan cricket supporters. In his concluding remarks, Zadran said: “Afghan cricket is the shared passion and game of all Afghans. I am confident that with your support and prayers, we will lead Afghan cricket to even greater and more significant victories.”
