Abu Dhabi: Skipper Afghanistan Mohammad The Prophet said he was quite “surprised” after Asghar Afghan told him about his decision to retire from Cricket International after the match against Namibia in the middle of the T20 World Cup.
Former Afghan captain, who holds a record of most T20i victories as captain, announced his decision to retire from all forms of cricket on Saturday night, less than 24 hours after Afghanistan’s heartbreaking losses in the previous match.
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“Earlier, he (Afghan Afghan) told me that tomorrow will be my last game and I was surprised,” said the Prophet during the post-match presentation.
“It was his decision, he knew his career was better.
He has been captain for almost 6-7 years he is very consistent with his captain at T20IS.
He has decided that tomorrow will be my last match.” Read all World Cups, Afghanistan vs Namibia Highlights: All-round Afghanistan Thump Namibia by 62 RunSpacers Hasid Hassan and Naveen-ul-Haq shared six goal among them in the impressive Bowling Mantra when Afghanistan destroyed their Namibia from the T20 World Cup in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
Fixing the ‘Match Player’ for the three net, Naveen-ul-Haq dedicated his appreciation to Afghan Afghar and praised him as a “best captain” ever.
“I made my debut under his captain, so I wanted to dedicate it to him,” said Naveen.
“I think Asghar has become the best Afghan captain who has ever produced.
We will miss him very much.” Afghanistan has increased first with the three matches so far in the tournament and the Prophet said his team was aware that they might have to pursue the total in the upcoming match against India and New Zealand.
“The boys have good morals in the team.
We discuss during the team meeting we might chase sometimes.
I tell the opening to go and play their game.
Just go and enjoy your cricket,” he said.
Known for their quality spinner, Afghanistan makes it easy for some sensational bowling pace against Namibia with Naveen-ul-Haq (3/26), Hamid Hassan (3/9) and Gulbadin Naib (2/19) sharing 8 Wickets.
“We always depend on government but we have some quality sailors too.
Hamid bowLedly today,” said the Prophet.
For Namibia, it was the goal of their three-match victories in the tournament because they were limited to 98-9 while pursuing stiff 161 to win.
“We know it will level up from the previous match.
I don’t think the pitch changes too much.
To pursue 160, you need to put it well,” said Skipper Namibia Erasmus.
“It’s the quality of their attacks and their Cricketers, even with Mujeeb not playing, it shows today.”