Rahmat Shah joins Virat Kohli in elite Test captains list
Afghanistan captain Rahmat Shah has been added to the list of Test captains that includes former India skipper Virat Kohli.
Afghanistan captain Rahmat Shah has joined an elite group of Test captains after a strong all-round performance in the one-off Test against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi. The 28-year-old's achievement places him alongside former India captain Virat Kohli among those who have led their side in the longest format.
Rahmat's inclusion in this list reflects Afghanistan's continued development as a Test-playing nation since gaining full membership in 2017. His leadership comes during a period when the side continues to build experience in the five-day game against established opponents.
The performance adds to Afghanistan's growing record of competitive showings in Test cricket despite limited opportunities to play the format at the highest level.
CricHubb Take
Rahmat's elevation shows how Afghanistan's Test programme is producing leaders even with infrequent fixtures, a structural challenge few Full Members face.