“These may not be my final ODIs, I’ll in all probability play much less ODIs and provides probabilities to the kids to construct expertise,” Nabi informed the ICC. “I’ve mentioned with the senior gamers and within the high-level video games, possibly or possibly not, we’ll see. It is going to rely on my health.”
Nabi’s 18-year outdated son, Eisakhil, is a batter who represented Afghanistan on the Underneath-19 World Cup in 2024 and his father hopes they are going to play collectively for the nation quickly. “It is my dream. Hopefully we will do it. He’s doing very effectively … he’s a tough employee and I am additionally pushing him to do work.
“I need him to make his personal objectives, if you wish to get to be a high-level cricketer, it’s a must to work exhausting. It is not sufficient to make 50 or 60, it’s a must to rating 100-plus. He is listening and pushing on a regular basis. When he can speak to me, I attempt to give him recommendation to present him confidence for the sport.”
“The preparations for the Champions Trophy have been good,” Nabi stated. “I have been busy enjoying within the Bangladesh Premier League, was a champion over there. I did three classes with the nationwide workforce in Abu Dhabi so I am in fine condition.
“Profitable the BPL gave me extra confidence, from a troublesome place within the closing. In the entire event, we did rather well and my performances had been good as effectively, bowling and likewise batting, I helped end the job in 4 or 5 matches.”
Afghanistan start their Champions Trophy marketing campaign in opposition to South Africa in Karachi on February 21 earlier than travelling to Lahore to play England and Australia on February 26 and 28.