Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Afghan |
| Date of Birth | 06/07/1993 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Zurmat, Paktia, Afghanistan |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Rahmat Shah
21/07/2026
Rahmat Shah was named captain of Afghanistan's ODI and Test teams after Hashmatullah Shahidi stepped down from the role. The appointment marked a significant leadership promotion for Rahmat, who had previously served as vice-captain in both formats.
21/02/2025
Rahmat Shah scored 90 runs against South Africa at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, standing out as Afghanistan's top performer in the match. His innings was a composed effort in a heavy defeat, but it showed his importance to Afghanistan's batting lineup in major tournaments.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Rahmat Shah Zurmatai |
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| Role | Right-handed batsman |
| Playing Style | Right-handed bat; right-arm leg spin |
Personal Life
| Gender | Male |
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Career
| International Debut | ODI debut on 06/03/2013 against Scotland |
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| Test Debut | 14/06/2018 against India |
| Notable Achievement | First Afghan batsman to score a Test century |
| Captaincy | Appointed captain of Afghanistan's ODI and Test teams in July 2026 |
Style Quotient
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
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| Bowling Style | Right-arm leg spin |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is an Afghan international cricketer. | |
| 2. He made his ODI debut in 2013. | |
| 3. He made his Test debut in 2018. | |
| 4. He scored Afghanistan's first Test century. |
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