Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq on Wednesday has introduced that he’ll retire from the ODI cricket after the World Cup.
Naveen-ul-Haq returned to the Afghanistan’s ODI facet for the primary time in over two years. He has featured in seven ODIs thus far, grabbing 14 wickets at a median of 25.42, with greatest figures of 4 for 42. He had final performed within the ODI in January 2021.
“It has been an absolute honour to represent my country would like to announce my retirement from ODI format at end of this World Cup and will continue to wear this blue jersey in T20 cricket for my country,” Naveen wrote on Instagram.
“It hasn’t been an easy decision to make but to prolong my playing career had to take this tough decision would like to thank @afghanistancricketboard and all my fans for their support and unwavering love.”
Naveen has stirred many Indian followers after he had a run-in with star India batter Virat Kohli within the final version of the Indian Premier League.
Naveen has expertise of enjoying within the T20 leagues throughout the globe. He had performed within the Vitality Blast in England, on the CPL within the Caribbean and BBL in Australia, aside from one stint with LPL in Sri Lanka, and for Quetta Gladiator within the PSL, and likewise captained the Afghanistan U-19 crew within the 2018 World Cup, gained by Prithvi Shaw-led India.
He additionally topped the wicket charts on the Vitality Blast in 2021, choosing up 26 wickets in 14 video games for Leicestershire at an economic system of 8.67.
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Last yr, he was within the information when he took a break from the ODIs to arrange for the t20 World Cup, held in Australia.
“I have made a decision to take a leave from ODI cricket with immediate effect,” he mentioned within the word. “My decision is based on considering the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia coming later this year, and I want to prepare myself physically and mentally for the event.”
Naveen brings tempo and a plethora of slower variations, together with a potent back-of-the-hand slower supply. His variations with awkward motion has precipitated hassle to the batsmen within the IPL.
