The former Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi has revealed his desire to play in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy which is scheduled to take place next year in Pakistan.
The 39-year-old played a major part in ensuring a 2-1 series win for the side in Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in Sharjah. This was Afghanistan’s third consecutive series victory following successes over Ireland and South Africa earlier this year.
With Mohammad Nabi entering the final stages of his international career, the all-rounder is eyeing next year’s Champions Trophy event as his final chance to win an ICC trophy.
“In my mind from the last World Cup, I thought of retiring but if I can play one Champions Trophy it will be great for me. Just small contributions from my side to the youngsters and my insight to them will be more useful,” said Nabi.
Mohammad Nabi has scored 135 runs and picked two wicket across the series. Notably his 34* at the end helped the side to chase the target of 244 with just 10 deliveries remaining at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒! 🙌@AzmatOmarzay finishes the match and the series with a big blow down the ground! 👏🤩
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Azmatullah Omarzai was named as the player of the Match as he picked four wickets and scored an unbeated 70* runs along Nabi at the end of the chase, while Gurbaz smashed his 8th ODI century at the top of the batting order.
This was Gurbaz’s third ODI century of the year and made a move ahead on the list of most ODI hundreds of any player from Afghanistan.
Ahead of the Champions Trophy next month, Afghanistan will travel to Zimbabwe to play a multi format tour that includes three T20Is, three ODIs in Harare Sports Club while the two Test matches will be played in Queen Sports Club Cricket.
