Afghanistan’s veteran allrounder, Mohammad Nabi, has confirmed he will retire from One Day International (ODI) cricket after the upcoming Champions Trophy. This was confirmed by Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) CEO Naseeb Khan, who spoke with Cricbuzz, revealing that Nabi had informed the board of his decision a few months ago.
Nabi’s retirement marks the end of a significant ODI career that began in 2009, when he made his debut against Scotland and scored a half-century. Over 165 ODIs, he accumulated 3549 runs at an average of 27.30 and took 171 wickets. He has been a key figure in Afghanistan’s rise in international cricket, with notable contributions both with the bat and ball. His performance in the ongoing ODI series against Bangladesh, where he scored a crucial 82 runs, is a testament to his continued value in the format.
Despite stepping away from ODIs, Nabi plans to continue his T20 career for the foreseeable future, a decision welcomed by both the ACB and his supporters. With the Champions Trophy being his swansong in ODIs, it’s a time for fans and sports bettors to reflect on his immense impact and consider his legacy when making Lotus365 Match Predictions.
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