Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi to retire from ODIs after 2025 Champions Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi will retire from One-day internationals next year after the Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
The 39-year-old, who retired from Test cricket in 2019 will bid adeau to the 50-over format after the marquee ICC tournament, Afghanistan Cricket Board chief executive Naseeb Khan told Cricbuzz.
Nabi made his ODI debut in 2009 against Scotland and since then represented the country in 165 matches, scoring 3549 runs and grabbing 171 wickets.
“Yes, Nabi is retiring from ODIs after the Champions Trophy and he informed the board about his desire,” Naseeb told Cricbuzz.
“He told me few months back that he wants to end his ODI career after the Champions Trophy and we welcome his decision.
“After the Champions Trophy, what I understand is that, he is expected to continue his T20 career, and that is the plan until now,” he added.
Nabi is currently part of Afghanistan team taking on Bangladesh in a three-match ODI series in Sharjah.
Afghanistan won the series opener 92 runs where Nabi scored a cracking 79-ball 84 and picked up a wicket.
The second and third ODIs will take place o November 9 and 11 respectively.