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In a significant announcement for Afghan cricket, the CEO of Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has confirmed that all-rounder Mohammad Nabi will retire from One Day Internationals (ODIs) following the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This decision marks the end of an era for one of Afghanistan’s most celebrated cricketers.
Announcement Details
ACB CEO, Naseeb Khan, stated that Nabi’s retirement will take effect after the Champions Trophy, emphasizing that this decision comes after extensive discussions with the player. Nabi, who has been a cornerstone of Afghanistan’s cricketing success since its rise on the international stage, expressed his desire to focus on T20 formats while contributing to the development of cricket in Afghanistan.
“Yes, Nabi is retiring from ODIs after the Champions Trophy and he informed the board about his desire,” Khan told Cricbuzz. He added, “After the Champions Trophy, what I understand is that he is expected to continue his T20 career, and that is the plan until now.”
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Mohammad Nabi’s Career Highlights
- ODI Matches: Nabi has played 165 ODIs since his debut in 2009.
- Batting Stats: He has amassed 3,549 runs at an average of 27.3, including 2 centuries and 17 fifties.
- Bowling Stats: As a bowler, he has taken 171 wickets with an impressive economy rate, showcasing his dual-threat capability as an all-rounder.
Nabi’s contributions have been pivotal in several key victories for Afghanistan, including their historic win against Scotland in the 2015 World Cup and their qualification for subsequent tournaments. His leadership and experience have also been invaluable to younger players in the squad.
Nabi’s worth to the Afghan ODI team was on full display in the 2023 World Cup, where they managed to stun England and Pakistan.
Post-retirement from ODIs, Nabi intends to continue playing T20 leagues around the world and focus on mentoring emerging talents within Afghanistan cricket.
