Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Afghani |
| Date of Birth | 04/11/1994 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Logar, Afghanistan |
Latest News about Hashmatullah Shahidi
08/07/2026
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi received an official reprimand and one demerit point from the ICC for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third ODI against India in Chennai. The left-handed batter was found guilty of deliberately causing damage to the pitch, marking his first offense in a 24-month period.
07/07/2026
Ahead of the one-off Test match against India, captain Hashmatullah Shahidi revealed that Rashid Khan's return to Test cricket remains a decision between the player and the national selectors. Shahidi noted Rashid's strong performance in the six Tests he has played (45 wickets) but stated he had not personally discussed future Test participation with the star bowler.
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Bio/Wiki
| Hashmatullah Shahidi is an Afghan cricketer and the current captain of the Afghanistan national cricket team in One Day International (ODI) and Test cricket. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Studied at King Khaled Institute, Stamford College and American International University of Afghanistan. |
Personal Life
| Hashmatullah Shahidi was introduced to cricket by his father as a child and began playing in local tournaments at age 9 before joining a cricket academy in Kabul for training. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Abul Kashem (Deceased) |
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| Mother | Nurjahan Begum (Deceased) |
| Siblings | Brother - 2 (Shukrullah Shahidi, Zekrullah Shahidi), Sister - 1 |
| Spouse | Name |
| Children | Daughter - 1 (Born in November 2020) |
Career
| Left-handed top-order batsman and right-arm off-break bowler. | |
| Made ODI debut against Kenya in October 2013. | |
| Played in Afghanistan's first Test match against India in June 2018. | |
| Appointed captain of Afghanistan's ODI and Test teams in May 2021. | |
| Played for Band-e-Amir Region, Kabul Eagles, Speen Ghar Tigers, and Hindukush Strikers at domestic level. | |
| Scored his first Test fifty against Ireland. | |
| Became the first Afghan batsman to score a double century in a Test match against Zimbabwe. | |
| Scored his first half-century in ODIs against Bangladesh. | |
| Performed well in the 2019 ODI World Cup. | |
| Scored a T20 century in the 2021 Kamal Khan Dam Trophy. | |
| Played in domestic leagues like the Shpageeza Cricket League and Afghanistan Premier League. | |
| Served as brand ambassador for Etisalat, Afghanistan's leading telecommunications company, from November 2022. |
Favourites
| Cricket Ground | Lord's, London |
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| Food | Fish |
| Actress | Kiara Advani |
| Film | Dangal |
| Cricketer | Kumar Sangakkara |
| Captain | Mahendra Singh Dhoni |
| Cricket Format | Test |
| Cheat Meal | Afghani rice |
| IPL Team | Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Hashmatullah Shahidi is an Afghani cricketer who has captained Afghanistan's national test and ODI teams in tournaments like the 2023 ODI World Cup. | |
| 2. Introduced to cricket by his father as a child, Shahidi began playing in local tournaments at age 9 and then joined a cricket academy in Kabul for training. | |
| 3. Shahidi has been part of the Band-e-Amir region since the 2017-18 first-class season. | |
| 4. He has played for various regions and teams in different seasons, achieving notable milestones like scoring a T20 century in the 2021 Kamal Khan Dam Trophy. | |
| 5. His cricket journey includes playing for Afghanistan's Under-17 and Under-19 teams and Afghanistan A before becoming a key player in the national team. | |
| 6. Shahidi marked significant milestones in his career, such as scoring his first Test fifty against Ireland and becoming the first Afghan batsman to score a double century in a test match against Zimbabwe. | |
| 7. He also achieved ODI milestones, scoring his first half-century against Bangladesh and performing well in the 2019 ODI World Cup. | |
| 8. In 2021, Shahidi was appointed as the captain of Afghanistan's test and ODI team, leading them in various international tournaments. | |
| 9. Apart from his national team commitments, he has played in domestic leagues like the Shpageeza Cricket League and Afghanistan Premier League. | |
| 10. During the 2019 ODI World Cup, Shahidi displayed courage by continuing to bat after being hit by a bouncer despite his helmet developing a crack. | |
| 11. Shahidi was chosen as the brand ambassador for Afghanistan's leading telecommunications company, Etisalat, in November 2022. | |
| 12. Outside of cricket, he is known for his love of wildlife and active participation in social campaigns and charity work, including donating food to victims of terrorist attacks. |