New Delhi
Afghanistan’s cricket legend Mohammad Nabi will retire from One Day Internationals (ODIs) following the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan, as confirmed by the Afghanistan Cricket Board’s (ACB) chief executive, Naseeb Khan, on Friday. Despite stepping away from ODIs, Nabi plans to remain available for T20 internationals.
“Yes, Nabi is retiring from ODIs after the Champions Trophy,” Khan shared with Cricbuzz, adding that the seasoned allrounder had expressed his intentions several months ago.
Nabi, 39, has been a cornerstone in Afghanistan’s white-ball cricket journey. Making his ODI debut in 2009, he scored a half-century against Scotland, marking the start of an impactful career. Since then, he has accumulated 3,549 runs at an average of 27.30 and taken 171 wickets in his 165-match ODI career, becoming a pivotal force for Afghanistan.
Recently, Nabi demonstrated his value with an 82-run knock against Bangladesh in the ongoing series in Sharjah, setting up Afghanistan for a successful defense aided by Allah Ghazanfar’s six-wicket haul.
This ODI retirement follows Nabi’s exit from Test cricket in 2019, as he continues to focus on shorter formats. Known for his match-winning skills and leadership, Nabi’s departure will leave a significant void in Afghanistan’s ODI setup, though his influence will persist in T20s.
