Afghanistan Defeats Former World Cricket Champions
Mumbai
Afghanistan cricket fans are jubilantly celebrating the recent triumph over former world cricket champions. In a match yesterday, Afghanistan emerged victorious against both England, the reigning champions, and Pakistan, a team with a history of success in the tournament. The impressive performance of the Afghan team has garnered appreciation from the cricketing world.
Naveenul Haq Affirms Decision to Retire
Meanwhile, Afghanistan’s fast bowler, Naveenul Haq, has reiterated his decision to retire from One Day International (ODI) cricket despite his recent success. The talented 24-year-old player had initially announced his retirement plans in September, which he remains steadfast about even after the World Cup.
“The decision to retire from ODIs has been finalized. There have been no alterations to that choice,” stated Naveen. “Defeating Pakistan and England in the World Cup is a memory that will stay with me forever.” Naveen expressed confidence in his future performances and stated that he will continue to excel in upcoming matches as well.
Naveen, who made his ODI debut for Afghanistan in 2016, has not participated in ODI cricket since January 2021. Nevertheless, his exceptional skills landed him a spot in the Afghanistan team for the World Cup. The player clarified that prioritizing his T20 career was the motive behind his difficult decision for a long-lasting career.
A Fan-Favorite in India
Naveen, a prominent figure of the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League, enjoys a widespread fan base in India. The player made headlines in the previous season due to an on-field altercation with Indian cricketer Virat Kohli. However, during the World Cup, the footage of Kohli and Naveen sharing camaraderie went viral, depicting a harmonious interaction between the players.
Mumbai: Afghanistan cricket fans are celebrating the overthrow of the former world cricket champions. Afghanistan last time out defeated world champions England and former champions Pakistan in yesterday’s match. The entire cricketing world appreciates Afghanistan’s performance against Pakistan yesterday.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan fast bowler Naveenul Haq has made it clear that he has not changed his earlier decision to retire from ODI cricket despite his success. The 24-year-old had announced in September that he would retire from ODIs after the World Cup.
“The decision to retire from ODIs has been made. There is no change in that. Defeating Pakistan and England is a World Cup I will remember forever. Naveen said after yesterday’s match that he will be able to perform well in the upcoming matches as well.
Naveen, who made his ODI debut for Afghanistan in 2016, has not played ODI cricket since January 2021. But the player got a place in the Afghanistan team for the World Cup. The player explained that the ODI was enough to focus on his T20 career and it was a difficult decision for a long career.
Naveen, the star of Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League, has a lot of fans in India. Naveen was in the news last season after his on-field altercation with Indian player Virat Kohli. However, the footage of Kohli and Naveen sharing camaraderie with each other during the World Cup went viral.
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