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Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi To Retire From ODIs
- Nov 7, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Blue all star batsman Sachin Tendulkar (10) bats against the purple all stars during the Cricket all star game at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Afghanistan’s best all-around player, Mohammad Nabi, is to step down from the ODI format after the conclusion of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The 39-year-old, who has seen the rise and fall of Afghanistan cricket, is now looking forward to his last match in the 50-over format. He is believed to have informed the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) of his decision and will continue to play T20 Internationals. Nabi’s ODI career included standout performances in which his careful and cool attitude helped Afghanistan defeat powerful rivals all around the world. After Afghanistan’s huge ODI series victory over Bangladesh in Sharjah on Monday, November 11, Mohammad Nabi announced his retirement. Plus, he was named “Player of the Series” after Afghanistan’s 2-1 win for his all-around performance in the three-game series. The 39-year-old has been vital to AFG’s rank in both T20Is and ODIs. Nabi is now a well-known figure in all formats. Also, he was the veteran ODI captain in Afghanistan’s debut 50-over World Cup camp

This article first appeared on Total Apex Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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