Afghanistan cricket’s legendary all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has announced his retirement from ODI cricket. 38-year-old Nabi has taken this important decision after the ICC Champions Trophy to be held in 2025, which will prove to be the last tournament of his career. However, Nabi has made it clear that he plans to play T-20 cricket and his journey will continue in this format.
This decision of Mohammad Nabi is like the end of an era for Afghanistan cricket. Nabi started his cricket journey in 2009 with an ODI match against Scotland and has so far represented Afghanistan in 167 ODI matches. Over the years, Nabi has led Afghanistan to many important victories with both his batting and bowling.
Great performance against Bangladesh and title of Player of the Series
Recently, Mohammad Nabi had performed brilliantly in the ODI series against Bangladesh and also won the Player of the Series award. Nabi scored 135 runs in three matches and also took 2 wickets. In the first match against Bangladesh, he played a brilliant inning of 84 runs, which proved to be a memorable moment of his career.
Both his batting and bowling played important roles in Afghanistan’s series win against Bangladesh. This was a testament to his cricketing hard work and commitment, which made him the respected cricketer he is today. Nabi believes that by playing ODI cricket till the 2025 Champions Trophy, he can contribute in taking Afghanistan cricket to greater heights.
Celebrating team and individual achievements
Mohammad Nabi is one of the most experienced and successful cricketers of Afghanistan. He made his ODI cricket debut for Afghanistan in 2009 and since then his career has seen many golden moments. Nabi captained Afghanistan in their first ODI World Cup appearance in 2015, which was a historic and important moment for them.
So far, Nabi has scored 3600 runs in 167 ODI matches, which includes 17 fifties and 2 centuries. Apart from this, he has also taken 172 wickets in ODI cricket, which further strengthens his identity as an excellent all-rounder.
The balance between his batting and bowling made him an excellent all-rounder in ODI cricket. After the 2023 World Cup, Nabi started thinking about his retirement. However, the decision to play till the 2025 Champions Trophy was another big step for him, which will prove beneficial for his team.
Afghanistan’s challenge in 2025 Champions Trophy
Mohammad Nabi’s retirement is a big change for Afghanistan cricket, but it is also an opportunity for the team to make its place in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy and be included in the biggest cricket tournaments in the world. Afghanistan secured its place for the Champions Trophy by securing sixth position in the 2023 World Cup.
This Champions Trophy will be the first time for Afghanistan, and a total of 8 teams will participate in this tournament. The top-7 teams will be selected from the last World Cup, and Afghanistan will have to face a big challenge this time. Nabi brought Afghanistan’s cricket to international recognition by overcoming many difficulties. His contribution will always be remembered in the cricket history of Afghanistan.
Nabi’s contribution and his important role in the development of Afghanistan cricket
Mohammad Nabi’s contribution will remain indelible in the history of Afghanistan cricket. He retired from Test cricket in 2019, but continued his dominance in ODI and T-20 cricket. Under Nabi’s captaincy, Afghanistan won many important matches.
His hard work and dedication towards cricket gave Afghanistan a strong identity in international cricket. Nabi has established Afghanistan cricket as an important cricket nation throughout the world.
Nabi’s continuity in T-20 cricket
The future of T20 cricket is bright for Mohammad Nabi. He is committed to playing in this format and will make important contributions to the Afghanistan cricket team during this period. His consistency in T20 cricket has become an important part of his career, and he will strengthen the team with his experience and ability in this format in the years to come.
Nabi’s retirement marks the end of an era for Afghanistan cricket, but his contribution will always be remembered. His career is an inspiration, which will serve as a role model for generations to come.