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Afghanistan’s legendary all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has hinted at reconsidering his ODI retirement plans, expressing a heartfelt desire to share the field with his son, Hassan Eisakhil. While he previously announced that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 would be his final ODI tournament, Nabi has now indicated that he might continue playing select matches to extend his career.
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Nabi Rethinking Retirement; Eyes Playing with His Son
In an exclusive interview with the ICC, Nabi revealed that he may not hang up his boots just yet, as he wants to fulfill his dream of playing alongside his 18-year-old son, who represented Afghanistan in the Under-19 World Cup last year.
“These might not be my last ODIs. I will probably play fewer ODIs and give youngsters opportunities to build experience,” Nabi stated.
“It’s my dream to play with my son. He is doing very well, and I’m pushing him to work hard. I want him to set his own goals and score big—100-plus, not just 50 or 60. He listens and keeps pushing himself.”
Afghanistan’s Champions Trophy Debut
Afghanistan is set to make its maiden appearance in the Champions Trophy 2025 and will face tough competition in Group B against Australia, England, and South Africa.
Afghanistan’s Fixtures for Champions Trophy 2025 🏆
📍 February 21 – vs South Africa 🏟️ Karachi
📍 February 26 – vs England 🏟️ Lahore
📍 February 28 – vs Australia 🏟️ Lahore
Afghanistan Squad for Champions Trophy 2025
🔹 Hashmatullah Shahidi (c)
🔹 Rahmat Shah (vc)
🔹 Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
🔹 Ikram Alikhil (wk)
🔹 Ibrahim Zadran
🔹 Sediqullah Atal
🔹 Azmatullah Omarzai
🔹 Mohammad Nabi
🔹 Gulbadin Naib
🔹 Rashid Khan
🔹 AM Ghazanfar
🔹 Noor Ahmad
🔹 Fazal Haq Farooqi
🔹 Naveed Zadran
🔹 Farid Ahmad Malik
Will Nabi Achieve His Dream?
At 39, Mohammad Nabi remains a vital force in Afghanistan’s cricketing setup. While he plans to reduce his ODI appearances, his passion for the game and the dream of playing alongside his son might just delay his retirement.
👉 Will we see the Nabi father-son duo on the field in the future? Stay tuned for more updates!
