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Mohammad Nabi (File Photo: X)
Afghanistan have been one of the top emerging countries in the cricketing globe, be it on the global level or in the Asian cricketing circuit. After a memorable and historic journey to the semi-finals in the T20 World Cup 2024 last year, Afghanistan are set to make their first-ever and historic appearance in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Meanwhile, it will also be a historic moment for the modern-day Afghanistan great Mohammad Nabi, who was a part of Afghanistan’s first-ever ODI in 2009, when he was a 24-year-old. After a 16-year-long wait, the 40-year-old Nabi will also be a part of Afghanistan’s maiden appearance in the ICC Champions Trophy.
In the same line of events, Mohammad Nabi also cleared the air about his future for his national side, especially in ODI cricket.
“I will probably play fewer ODIs” – Mohammad Nabi
The star all-rounder also elaborated on his plans to manage his national services and duties for Afghanistan in international cricket.
“I'm still thinking (about the future). These might not be my last ODIs, I will probably play fewer ODIs and give chances to the youngsters to build experience. I’ve discussed with the senior players and in the high-level games, maybe or maybe not, we’ll see. It will depend on my fitness,” said Nabi to the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Furthermore, Mohammad Nabi, who is coming off a BPL 2025 title win with Fortune Barishal, will play a key role for Afghanistan in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He also spoke about his team’s preparations for the upcoming prestigious cricket quadrennial.
“The preparations for the Champions Trophy have been good, I did three sessions with the national team in Abu Dhabi so I’m in good shape, he said.
“Winning the BPL gave me more confidence, from a tough position in the final. In the whole tournament, we did really well and my performances were good as well, bowling and also batting, I helped finish the job in four or five matches,” he added further.