Read the incredible story of Afghanistan’s fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq, who stuns the world with his retirement decision after defeating cricket giants. Uncover the drama behind his shocking choice in this captivating article.
Afghanistan’s fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq has reaffirmed his decision to retire from ODI cricket despite a series of remarkable victories against top-ranked teams in the World Cup.
Following Afghanistan’s win over arch-rivals Pakistan, Naveen emphasized that he had made a final decision to focus on T20 cricket in the future. He stated, “No, no, no. Not at all. That’s my final decision I’ve made,” and expressed his hope for success in upcoming games.
Naveen, a right-arm pacer, surprised the cricketing world by announcing his retirement just before the World Cup began. He explained that this decision was necessary to extend his playing career.
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In his retirement announcement, he said, “It has been an absolute honor to represent my country, and I would like to announce my retirement from the ODI format at the end of this World Cup and will continue to wear this blue jersey in T20 cricket for my country.”
Naveen‘s last appearances in the World Cup have been nothing short of a fairytale journey, with Afghanistan defeating defending champions England and Pakistan. He dedicated these victories to the fans, especially considering the challenges faced by his country, saying, “It does mean a lot to the people of our country back home… So, at least we’ve given them some moments of happiness tonight.”
As a result of their recent successes, Afghanistan has risen to the sixth spot in the points table, and they now have a realistic chance of reaching the semifinals if other results go in their favor.
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