Mohammad Nabi Creates HISTORY, Becomes First Player In The World To...
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It is a historic moment for Afghanistan cricket as they are taking on South Africa in their first-ever Champions Trophy match at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi. One of the players who is considered a key member of the lineup is experienced all-rounder Mohammad Nabi. He has made an instant impact on his Champions Trophy debut. In fact, the veteran star has created history in his very first appearance in the mega ICC tournament.
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In the fifth over of the South Africa innings, Mohammad Nabi struck for the Afghanistan team, as he removed star opener Tony de Zorzi. He thus picked up a wicket on his Champions Trophy debut at the age of 40 years and 51 days. He becomes the first player to take a wicket on Champions Trophy debut for a Test playing nation after turning 40 years old.
Mohammad Nabi Becomes Fourth Oldest Player To Make Champions Trophy Debut
Mohammad Nabi also becomes the fourth-oldest player to play his first game in the Champions Trophy. He is also the oldest player to make his Champions Trophy debut for a Test playing nation.
Here are the oldest players to make Champions Trophy debut:
42y 284d - Donovan Blake (USA) vs AUS, Southampton, 2004
42y 154d - Tony Reid (USA) vs NZ, The Oval, 2004
40y 318d - Mark Johnson (USA) vs NZ, The Oval, 2004
40y 51d - Mohammad Nabi (AFG) vs PAK, Karachi, 2025
40y 25d - Howard Johnson (USA) vs NZ, The Oval, 2004
Mohammad Nabi followed this up later in the innings as he struck gold once again. He removed the dangerous Souyth Africa captain Temba Bavuma. The South Africa skipper was looking to take the game away as he scored a half-century. He also stitched a massive 129-run partnership with Ryan Rickleton, who is batting on 88, and racing towards a centiry.
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