Mohammad Nabi, the cricketer from the Afghanistan team has confirmed to retire from One Day Internationals after the ICC Champions trophy 2025 scheduled to take place in Pakistan. Such reports have also been confirmed by the Chairman of Afghanistan Cricket Board’s CEO Naseeb Khan adding that Nabi communicated in articulating his plan to retire some time in April this year.
The 39-year-old Nabi who had previously announced his retirement from Test matches in 2019 has become an attractive prospect since his ODI debut against Scots on 19th March 2009. In 165 games played, he has managed to score 3549 runs and 171 wickets throughout his ODI career which easily ranks at the top of Great Afghanistan cricketers.
A Goodbye Note on ODIs
After the ICC champion’s trophy is available in 2021 where Nabi has already announced his retirement from the ODI format, will then finish the 50 over format?” said Khan. A few months ago, he discussed the issue with the board and we are respectful about it. Especially after the tournament, he is likely to extend her career in T20.
Nabi is currently in Sharjah representing Afghanistan for the 3 match ODI series with Bangladesh. He led Afghanistan to a 92 runs victory against Bangladesh in the first match, scoring 84 runs and picking one wicket.
The second and third articles of ODI came into effect on the 9 and 11 November respectively.
Career Highlights and Legacy
Nabi has played a key role in the development of Afghanistan as a cricketing nation at the international level. His contributions as an all-rounder, his leadership skills, and his consistent performances have helped make Afghanistan a force to be reckoned with on the international stage. As he intends to continue playing in the T20 format, his role in the shorter formats will still be a key asset for Afghanistan.
As cricket enthusiasts are preparing to say goodbye to one of the finest of Afghanistan’s players in ODI format, supporters would love to see him in action in the forthcoming Champions Trophy and further on.
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