The Number 2 ranked T20I bowler in the world, Rashid Khan has been appointed the new captain of the Afghanistan cricket team for the T20s. The left-handed batsman Najibullah Zadran, has been appointed as his deputy. Also read ICC confirms 2021 T20 World Cup moves out of India, BCCI to host in these two countriesAll-rounder @rashidkhan_19 has been appointed the T20I captain & @iamnajibzadran as V-captain. Talking about the appointment, Rashid took to Twitter to share his excitement for the new job and wrote, "I’m a great believer that a captain is as good as his team. It is Afghanistan that gave me the name RASHID KHAN & it is my duty now to serve my country & my team.

Source: dna July 06, 2021 13:18 UTC