Mohammad Nabi announces retirement from ODIs, Champions Trophy to be last
1 month, 1 week ago

Mohammad Nabi announces retirement from ODIs, Champions Trophy to be last

Deccan Chronicle  

Sharjah: Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has announced that he will retire from One-Day Internationals after next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan. After Afghanistan's 2-1 series win over Bangladesh here on Monday, the 39-year-old said he had been pondering about quitting the format since last year's ODI World Cup. Nabi has featured in 167 ODIs since 2009, scoring 3,600 runs in 147 innings at an average of 27.48 and a strike rate of 86.99, including two centuries and 17 fifties, with a top score of 136. Afghanistan qualified for the Champions Trophy, thanks to their sixth-place finish during last year's World Cup.

World Cup Champions Trophy  trophy  mohammad  afghanistans  champions  including  innings  odis  world  average  announces  qualified  win  retirement  pakistan  nabi

History of this topic

Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir retires from international cricket
Top News
1 week, 3 days ago

Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir retires from international cricket

The Hindu  

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday. “I feel this is the right time for the next generation to take the baton and elevate Pakistan Cricket to new heights.” Amir, who burst onto the scene aged 17, was instrumental in Pakistan’s 2009 T20 World Cup and the 2017 Champions Trophy triumphs. The 32-year-old had …

Mohammad Amir, Pakistan’s 2017 Champions Trophy hero, announces retirement
Top News
1 week, 3 days ago

Mohammad Amir, Pakistan’s 2017 Champions Trophy hero, announces retirement

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday. Mohammad Amir had previously announced his retirement in 2021 from all forms of international cricket, however, he decided to reverse his decision as he announced his availability for the T20 World Cup this year. Imad Wasim bids adieu to international cricket 35-year-old Imad made his international debut in …

Afghanistan extend Jonathan Trott's contract by one year ahead of Champions Trophy
2 weeks ago

Afghanistan extend Jonathan Trott's contract by one year ahead of Champions Trophy

The Hindu  

Jonathan Trott will continue as Afghanistan's head coach for another year after the country's cricket board extended his contract through 2025. The 43-year-old former England batter has been Afghanistan's head coach since July 2022, and under his guidance, the team has made impressive strides in international cricket. "The Afghanistan Cricket Board wishes Trott the best of luck for his next …

Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi to retire from ODIs after 2025 Champions Trophy
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi to retire from ODIs after 2025 Champions Trophy

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has confirmed that he wants to retire from the ODI format after the Champions Trophy 2025. The eight-team Champions Trophy, which is currently scheduled to be played in Pakistan, will feature hosts Pakistan and other top seven teams from the latest ODI World Cup. Mohammad Nabi was Afghanistan's captain during the side's maiden 50-over World Cup …

Mohammad Nabi to retire from ODIs after 2025 Champions Trophy
1 month, 1 week ago

Mohammad Nabi to retire from ODIs after 2025 Champions Trophy

The Hindu  

Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has announced that he will retire from One-Day Internationals after next year’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan. After Afghanistan’s 2-1 series win over Bangladesh here on Monday, the 39-year-old said he had been pondering about quitting the format since last year’s ODI World Cup. Nabi has featured in 167 ODIs since 2009, scoring 3,600 runs in 147 …

If I can play one Champions Trophy it will be great: Mohammad Nabi
1 month, 1 week ago

If I can play one Champions Trophy it will be great: Mohammad Nabi

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Following the ODI series win against Bangladesh, former Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi said he wants to play in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy which is scheduled to take place next year in Pakistan. If I can play one Champions Trophy it will be great: Mohammad Nabi The 39-year-old played a massive part in ensuring Afghanistan clinched a …

Rahmanullah Gurbaz smashes Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar’s record, becomes youngest batter to…
1 month, 1 week ago

Rahmanullah Gurbaz smashes Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar’s record, becomes youngest batter to…

Live Mint  

Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz was on a roll on Monday as he helped his side claim a 5-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the 3rd and final ODI of the series at Sharjah. With the win, Afghanistan have secured a 2-1 series victory in the closely contested ODI series, and Gurbaz has earned a place on an elite list, surpassing even …

Taliban laud cricket team’s success but where are the women, question activists
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Taliban laud cricket team’s success but where are the women, question activists

Hindustan Times  

From its status as a sport played by Afghans living in refugee camps in northwest Pakistan to the Afghan team securing a place in the semi-finals of the ICC Twenty20 World Cup, cricket certainly has come a long way in Afghanistan. Despite the Afghan cricket team’s current success, it is unlikely that Afghanistan itself will host any major game in …

Afghanistan erupts in celebration as team reaches T20 World Cup semifinal
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Afghanistan erupts in celebration as team reaches T20 World Cup semifinal

Al Jazeera  

Fans take to the streets from Kabul to Kandahar and Khost to Laghman as Afghanistan reach first-ever World Cup semifinal. Zikria, a 30-year-old Kabul resident, stayed up after the predawn prayers to follow Afghanistan’s ICC T20 World Cup 2024 virtual knockout match against Bangladesh that started at 5am. “I am proud of my team, my captain Rashid Khan and all …

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan team preview
6 months, 3 weeks ago

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan team preview

Al Jazeera  

Rashid Khan’s men must dig deeper in tough situations to push for a place in the ICC T20 World Cup semifinals. Captain: Rashid Khan Fixtures: Uganda, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, West Indies Best finish at T20 World Cup: Super Eight. Afghanistan enter the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 as one of the dark horses poised to cause an upset …

Don’t say ‘upset’: Shahidi on Afghanistan’s thrilling Cricket World Cup run
1 year, 1 month ago

Don’t say ‘upset’: Shahidi on Afghanistan’s thrilling Cricket World Cup run

Al Jazeera  

Afghanistan’s captain talks to Al Jazeera about his side’s dramatic campaign, winning mantras and their growing belief. Lucknow, India – Afghanistan have had a record-breaking Cricket World Cup campaign so far, beating three former champions to put themselves in contention for a first-ever semifinal, but captain Hashmatullah Shahidi does not like the term “upset” being used for the victories. “We …

Afghanistan have been the story of this World Cup and let no one tell you otherwise
1 year, 1 month ago

Afghanistan have been the story of this World Cup and let no one tell you otherwise

Hindustan Times  

From a single victory across two World Cups to a triumphant three wins in this edition, Afghanistan are red hot and on a roll. Up until last year, Afghanistan only had their moments – tying against India at the Asia Cup 2018 and then coming close to defeating Pakistan at last year's sub-continent tournament. Trott and Jadeja effect Recognising the …

Babar Azam gives reasons for Pakistan’s shocking loss to Afghanistan in Cricket World Cup 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Babar Azam gives reasons for Pakistan’s shocking loss to Afghanistan in Cricket World Cup 2023

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

'No longer the underdogs': Gautam Gambhir's special message for Afghanistan triggers heartfelt reaction from Naveen
1 year, 2 months ago

'No longer the underdogs': Gautam Gambhir's special message for Afghanistan triggers heartfelt reaction from Naveen

Hindustan Times  

Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir was mighty impressed with Afghanistan's performance against Pakistan as the giant killers handed the 1992 champions its third straight defeat of the ICC World Cup 2023 on Monday. Extending Pakistan's winless run in the One Day International World Cup hosted by India, Hashmatullah Shahidi's men outclassed Babar Azam and Co. in match No.22 of the …

Afghanistan records another upset at World Cup, beats Pakistan by eight wickets
1 year, 2 months ago

Afghanistan records another upset at World Cup, beats Pakistan by eight wickets

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: Afghanistan created another big upset at the Cricket World Cup as it thumped struggling Pakistan by eight wickets on Monday to win two games at the same edition of the tournament for the first time. An aggressive 130-run opening stand between Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz orchestrated Afghanistan’s 286-2 in 49 overs against out-of-sort Pakistan’s pace and spin bowling. …

Rare public joy in Kabul after Afghanistan’s World Cup win over Pakistan
1 year, 2 months ago

Rare public joy in Kabul after Afghanistan’s World Cup win over Pakistan

Al Jazeera  

Kabul skies were aglow with fireworks as Afghans celebrated stunning Cricket World Cup victory over Pakistan. Fireworks and celebratory gunfire raked Kabul’s skies as Afghans celebrated their stunning eight-wicket Cricket World Cup defeat of Pakistan, a rare burst of public jubilation since the Taliban takeover two years ago. ‘An amazing performance’ Afghanistan and Pakistan have had fractious relations since the …

'He Is a Match-Winner': Hashmatullah Shahidi Lauds Gurbaz On His World Cup Heroics
1 year, 2 months ago

'He Is a Match-Winner': Hashmatullah Shahidi Lauds Gurbaz On His World Cup Heroics

ABP News  

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi has lauded Rahmanullah and said that he is a match-winner. It is worth noting that Gurbaz smashed a brilliant half-century, setting the momentum for Afghanistan's second World Cup victory. He can change the game anytime," Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi stated in the pre-match press conference in Chennai. "You know whenever I am talking to him also, …

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan hints at retirement after 2025 ICC Champions Trophy
1 year, 2 months ago

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan hints at retirement after 2025 ICC Champions Trophy

The Hindu  

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan wants to call time on his illustrious international career after the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan. He has also asserted that while he plans to retire from Tests following the forthcoming ICC Cricket World Cup in India starting next month, he is also likely to quit T20Is after the ICC T20 World Cup next year …

Afghanistan's 24-year-old star announces shock retirement from ODIs, World Cup in India to be his last event
1 year, 2 months ago

Afghanistan's 24-year-old star announces shock retirement from ODIs, World Cup in India to be his last event

India TV News  

It seems like the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India will see several retirements from the format, more than anyone could expect. Quinton de Kock has already announced that the World Cup will be his last tournament in ODIs, Ben Stokes has come back from retirement just for the marquee competition and another name to be added to the …

ICC World Cup Factbox: How Afghanistan have fared in quadrennial showpiece event over the years
1 year, 2 months ago

ICC World Cup Factbox: How Afghanistan have fared in quadrennial showpiece event over the years

Firstpost  

Come the 2023 World Cup, Afghanistan would hope to forget the ghosts of their last two World Cup campaigns and start from scratch, with a fresh mindset. They have reputed names, like Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Rahmanullah Gurbaz to name a few, but the Afghans have failed to qualify past the group stage in their only two appearances in …

Afghanistan would have won if Mohammad Nabi batted for 4 more overs: Wasim Jaffer
1 year, 3 months ago

Afghanistan would have won if Mohammad Nabi batted for 4 more overs: Wasim Jaffer

India Today  

Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer has lauded veteran Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi for his whirlwind innings against Sri Lanka on September 5, in the Asia Cup 2023. Asia Cup 2023, AFG vs SL: Match Report Speaking on ESPNcricinfo, Wasim Jaffer lauded the batter's efforts and said that Nabi had answers to everything. The daunting task of chasing 292 runs within …

Fit-again Najibullah Zadran returns to Afghanistan squad for Asia Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Fit-again Najibullah Zadran returns to Afghanistan squad for Asia Cup

Hindustan Times  

Middle-order batter Najibullah Zadran returned to Afghanistan's 17-man squad on Sunday ahead of the Asia Cup after recovering from a knee injury. Afghanistan's Fazalhaq Farooqi celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of Pakistan's captain Babar Azam The selection committee hoped Najibullah will be ready for the six-nation event starting in Multan from Wednesday. Afghanistan will face Bangladesh in Lahore on …

Afghanistan announce squad for Asia Cup 2023; Karim Janat returns after six years, Najibullah makes a comeback
1 year, 3 months ago

Afghanistan announce squad for Asia Cup 2023; Karim Janat returns after six years, Najibullah makes a comeback

India TV News  

The Afghanistan Cricket Board on Sunday announced its team's squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023. All-rounder Karim Janat makes a return to the team after a gap of six years, while Najibullah Zadran has also made a comeback after an injury break. Janat, who makes a return after a long gap, has been kept as a reserve along with …

Mohammad Nabi shines as Afghanistan clinch historic win against Pakistan
1 year, 8 months ago

Mohammad Nabi shines as Afghanistan clinch historic win against Pakistan

Firstpost  

Mohammad Nabi took two wickets and scored 38 not out as Afghanistan took a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20 series against Pakistan. Veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi guided Afghanistan to a six-wicket win over a new-look Pakistan in the first T20I of a three-game series on Friday. 🔥🤩💪#AfghanAtalan | #AFGvPAK | #LobaBaRangRawri pic.twitter.com/0ljFSbwi8H — Afghanistan Cricket Board March 24, 2023 …

PAK vs AFG T20s: New-look Pakistan bracing for competitive series with Afghanistan
1 year, 9 months ago

PAK vs AFG T20s: New-look Pakistan bracing for competitive series with Afghanistan

The Hindu  

Pakistan skipper Shadab Khan vowed his new-look side will put up a good fight against a formidable Afghanistan side in the three-match Twenty20 International series starting in Sharjah on Friday. Shadab replaced Babar Azam for the series as Pakistan decided to rest its regular skipper along with seniors Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf. Shadab said …

Afghanistan announce squad for home series against Pakistan, Nabi recalled in team
1 year, 9 months ago

Afghanistan announce squad for home series against Pakistan, Nabi recalled in team

India TV News  

Afghanistan have announced the squad for the upcoming home series against Pakistan which will begin on March 24. “Our team has been working hard in training camp and selectors have selected the best available players for the series," Afghanistan Cricket Board CEO Naseeb Khan said. Afghanistan Full Squad: Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Usman Ghani, Sediqullah Atal, Najibullah Zadran, …

T20 World Cup: Mohammad Nabi resigns as Afghanistan captain after loss against Australia
2 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup: Mohammad Nabi resigns as Afghanistan captain after loss against Australia

Firstpost  

Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi announced that he is stepping down as the captain of the national team following their four-run loss to Australia in Adelaide in the Super 12 fixture of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. Nabi took to Twitter to announce his resignation and also said that he was not on the same page with the national …

Asia Cup 2022: All-round Afghanistan hammer Bangladesh to become 1st team to book Super 4 spot
2 years, 3 months ago

Asia Cup 2022: All-round Afghanistan hammer Bangladesh to become 1st team to book Super 4 spot

India Today  

Afghanistan showcased once again that they are here to hunt for the Asia Cup 2022 title as they hammered Bangladesh by 7 wickets in their second Group B match. Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Asia Cup 2022: Updates Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will now feature in a knockout match on Thursday after having lost their openers to a high-flying Afghanistan team. Najibullah …

Asia Cup 2022: Afghanistan recall all-rounder Samiullah Shinwari in 17-member squad
2 years, 4 months ago

Asia Cup 2022: Afghanistan recall all-rounder Samiullah Shinwari in 17-member squad

Firstpost  

Kabul: All-rounder Samiullah Shinwari was on Tuesday recalled after a two-year absence from Afghanistan’s cricket team, as the country announced its 17-man squad for the Asia Cup kicking off in the United Arab Emirates later this month. The Asia Cup will be played in the game’s shortest format in order to let subcontinental teams get in tune for the Twenty20 …

Asghar Afghan proud of Afghanistan cricketers’ show on global stage
2 years, 10 months ago

Asghar Afghan proud of Afghanistan cricketers’ show on global stage

The Hindu  

Asghar Afghan took everyone by surprise when he retired from international cricket during the T20 World Cup 2021 at Abu Dhabi three months ago. “Players of my generation, like Mohammad Nabi and Nawroz Mangal, wanted to raise the benchmark of Afghanistan cricket,” said Afghan, who is playing for Asia Lions at the Legends League Cricket here. And it is nice …

Considering we came here three days before tournament, we did alright: Naib
3 years, 1 month ago

Considering we came here three days before tournament, we did alright: Naib

The Hindu  

Afghanistan all-rounder Gulbadin Naib on Sunday said his team performed well in the T20 World Cup considering its chaotic build-up to the tournament following the takeover of its country by the Taliban. But it's a lot of work now," said Naib, who led Afghanistan in the 2019 World Cup, at the post-match media interaction. RELATED | T20 World Cup: New …

T20 World Cup 2021: From beacons of hope to symbols of pride - Afghanistan's soul-stirring journey
3 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup 2021: From beacons of hope to symbols of pride - Afghanistan's soul-stirring journey

Firstpost  

Last Sunday, the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi witnessed the end of an era in Afghanistan cricket. Afghanistan’s Asghar Afghan is carried by his teammates from the field after defeating Namibia at the T20 World Cup. As the tears flowed copiously and unchecked, Gulbadin Naib hoisted Afghan on his shoulders in scenes reminiscent of Sachin Tendulkar and Anil Kumble’s …

T20 World Cup: Was shocked when Asghar Afghan told us about his retirement, says Afghanistan captain Nabi
3 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup: Was shocked when Asghar Afghan told us about his retirement, says Afghanistan captain Nabi

India Today  

Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi on Sunday said he was shocked when former captain Asghar Afghan announced he would retire after their Super 12 match against Namibia on Sunday at the T20 World Cup. Asghar Afghan helped raise quite a few eyebrows when Afghanistan Cricket Board announced on Saturday that the former captain will retire midway during the World Cup. Former …

T20 World Cup: Asghar Afghan bids adieu as Afghanistan thumps Namibia
3 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup: Asghar Afghan bids adieu as Afghanistan thumps Namibia

The Hindu  

Afghanistan gave a perfect farewell present to Asghar Afghan with a thumping 62-run victory over Namibia in the T20 World Cup on Sunday. Asghar made 31 off 23 balls in his last international appearance, which lifted Afghanistan to 160 for 5 after captain Mohammad Nabi won the toss and opted to bat in the Group 2 game. AS IT HAPPENED …

T20 World Cup 2021: 'Defeat to Pakistan hurt too much, that's why decided to retire,' says Asghar Afghan
3 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup 2021: 'Defeat to Pakistan hurt too much, that's why decided to retire,' says Asghar Afghan

Firstpost  

Abu Dhabi: A teary-eyed Asghar Afghan said his decision to retire in the middle of the ongoing T20 World Cup was triggered by the pain that he and his teammates endured after Afghanistan’s heart-breaking loss to Pakistan in their previous match. “In the last match, we were hurt too much, and that’s why I decided to retire,” Asghar, who has …

We were hurt too much by Pakistan loss, that's why I decided to retire: Asghar Afghan
3 years, 1 month ago

We were hurt too much by Pakistan loss, that's why I decided to retire: Asghar Afghan

Deccan Chronicle  

Abu Dhabi: A teary-eyed Asghar Afghan said his decision to retire in the middle of the ongoing T20 World Cup was triggered by the pain that he and his teammates endured after Afghanistan's heart-breaking loss to Pakistan in their previous match. Afghanistan suffered a five-wicket loss in their Super 12 match against Pakistan in which Asif Ali smashed four sixes …

Asghar Afghan: We were hurt too much by Pakistan loss, that's why I decided to retire
3 years, 1 month ago

Asghar Afghan: We were hurt too much by Pakistan loss, that's why I decided to retire

The Hindu  

A teary-eyed Asghar Afghan said his decision to retire in the middle of the ongoing T20 World Cup was triggered by the pain that he and his teammates endured after Afghanistan's heart-breaking loss to Pakistan in their previous match. Afghanistan suffered a five-wicket loss in their Super 12 match against Pakistan in which Asif Ali smashed four sixes in the …

T20 World Cup 2021: Afghanistan's Asghar Afghan to retire midway into tournament
3 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup 2021: Afghanistan's Asghar Afghan to retire midway into tournament

Firstpost  

Asghar skippered Afghanistan over all three formats of cricket for six years, before being acrimoniously sacked two weeks before the start of the 2019 World Cup Abu Dhabi: Former Afghanistan skipper Asghar Afghan said he will retire after Sunday’s game with Namibia despite the T20 World Cup only having reached the midway point. Therefore, it’s expected that tomorrow will be …

Asghar Afghan to retire after Afghanistan vs Namibia match T20 World Cup 2021
3 years, 1 month ago

Asghar Afghan to retire after Afghanistan vs Namibia match T20 World Cup 2021

India TV News  

Afghanistan batsman Asghar Afghan will retire from all formats of the game after his side's T20 World Cup Super 12 match against Namibia on Sunday. The Afghanistan Cricket Board announced the 33-year-old former captain's retirement on its Twitter handle on Saturday. "Afghanistan’s ex-captain Asghar Afghan who holds the highest winning streak as a captain in T20 internationals surpassing Indian legend …

T20 World Cup: Babar Azam, Asif Ali power-hitting helps Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 5 wickets in Dubai
3 years, 1 month ago

T20 World Cup: Babar Azam, Asif Ali power-hitting helps Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 5 wickets in Dubai

India Today  

Pakistan continued their winning run in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 on Friday as they beat Afghanistan by 5 wickets in a thrilling in Dubai to complete their hat-trick in the Super 12 and consolidate their position on top of the Group 2 table. Chasing 148 for victory, Pakistan rode on swashbuckling knocks from captain Babar Azam, Asif Ali …

Afghanistan hopes World Cup success can bring joy back home
3 years, 2 months ago

Afghanistan hopes World Cup success can bring joy back home

The Hindu  

Afghanistan's Twenty20 World Cup preparation has been far from ideal in the aftermath of the country's Taliban takeover in August but captain Mohammad Nabi hopes his team's performance can bring about some joy back home. Afghanistan's cricket board also underwent personnel changes and all-rounder Nabi was handed the captaincy after star spinner Rashid Khan stepped down saying he had not …

T20 World Cup 2021: Captaincy a tough job, will give my best, says Afghan skipper Mohammad Nabi
3 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup 2021: Captaincy a tough job, will give my best, says Afghan skipper Mohammad Nabi

Firstpost  

Nabi was named captain of the final Afghan squad on 10 October after star all-rounder Rashid Khan declined the role alleging that he was not consulted while selecting the team. Dubai: Handed the leadership role for a second time just a few days ago, Afghanistan cricket team captain Mohammad Nabi acknowledged that he has a tough job at hand in …

Mohammad Nabi named captain of Afghan team for T20 WC after Rashid Khan steps down
3 years, 3 months ago

Mohammad Nabi named captain of Afghan team for T20 WC after Rashid Khan steps down

India TV News  

Veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has been named Afghanistan skipper for the upcoming T20 World Cup after star spinner Rashid Khan stepped down from captaincy protesting the selection of the national squad without his inputs. The Afghanistan Cricket Board is yet to officially announce Nabi's appointment as captain but the 36-year-old all-rounder tweeted that he has been chosen to lead the …

Mohammad Nabi named captain of Afghan team for T20 WC after Rashid steps down
3 years, 3 months ago

Mohammad Nabi named captain of Afghan team for T20 WC after Rashid steps down

The Hindu  

Veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has been named Afghanistan skipper for the upcoming T20 World Cup after star spinner Rashid Khan stepped down from captaincy, protesting the selection of the national squad without his inputs. — Mohammad Nabi September 9, 2021 "At this critical stage, I admire the decision of ACB for the announcement of leading the National Cricket Team in …

Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe: Asghar Afghan breaks MS Dhoni's record as hosts complete 3-0 T20I series sweep
3 years, 9 months ago

Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe: Asghar Afghan breaks MS Dhoni's record as hosts complete 3-0 T20I series sweep

Firstpost  

The victory makes Asghar Afghan the most successful captain in all T20 internationals with 42 wins in 52 matches, passing India’s MS Dhoni, who won 41 out of 72. Abu Dhabi: Najibullah Zadran hit a career best 72 as Afghanistan completed a 3-0 clean sweep over Zimbabwe with another dominant 47-run win in the third and final Twenty20 international in …

Discover Related