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Why Afghanistan captain Shahidi was punished by ICC after the third ODI vs India
Published 22 June 2026 ยท sports
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi received an official reprimand and a demerit point from the ICC for damaging the pitch during the third ODI against India
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi received an official reprimand and a demerit point from the ICC for damaging the pitch during the third ODI against India. Despite this, Shahidi scored a maiden century, but India secured a dominant nine-wicket victory, completing a 3-0 series sweep. Shahidi acknowledged his team's shortcomings against a strong Indian side.
Published: June 22, 2026 โข 8:47 AM IST ยท Updated: June 22, 2026 โข 10:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi received an official reprimand and a demerit point from the ICC for damaging the pitch during the third ODI against India.
Despite this, Shahidi scored a maiden century, but India secured a dominant nine-wicket victory, completing a 3-0 series sweep.
Shahidi acknowledged his team's shortcomings against a strong Indian side.