Afghanistan raced to a world record 12 successive Twenty20 international wins with a 25-run victory against Bangladesh on Sunday
After the match, Afghanistan players made the moment special for Mohammad Nabi by giving him Guard of Honour near the sidelines.
Mohammed Shami took a dramatic hat-trick to clinch a thrilling 11-run win for India over Afghanistan.
Mohammad Nabi is one of the most experienced players in the Afghanistan World Cup 2019 squad and vital for their cause.
Afghanistan qualified for the World Cup 2019 after beating two-time world champions the Windies in the final of World Cup qualifiers.
Mohammad Nabi thinks that the experience of playing in the UK would stand them in good stead.
SunRisers Hyderabad duo Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi have slammed the decision to change the Afghanistan captain so close to the World Cup.
SRH are now at the top of the IPL table with two wins in three matches. RCB are yet to register a win and have now suffered two heavy defeats.
Chasing 147 to win, Afghanistan were 29 for one at stumps on Day 3.
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All-rounder Mohammad Nabi was adjudged the player of the match for his all-round performance.
Dwayne Bravo was instrumental in Maratha Arabians' seven-wicket win over Bengal Tigers in the T10 league.
India would want to maintain their unbeaten streak, while Afghanistan will be playing for pride.
Rashid Khan gained 54 points to finish with 813 points.
Rashid Khan helped restrict Bangladesh to 134-8 as Afghanistan surpassed the modest total to win by six wickets and take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the 3-match series.
Nabi recently played for the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League and will represent SunRisers Hyderabad in the upcoming Indian Premier League.
Mohammad Nabi top-scored with a 26-ball 45 as Afghanistan finished on 158-9 from their 20 overs despite losing six wickets for 18 runs, with Zimbabwe falling short on 141-5.
Rashid Khan was signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad for 1.41 million dollars in last month's Indian Premier League auction.
