Mohammad Nabi has ruled himself out from Afghanistan's upcoming series three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against Netherlands with a view to give a younger player an opportunity. The Afghanistan Cricket Board announced an 18-player squad for the series, which is set to be played in Doha from January 21 to 25, on Sunday (January 15). Hashmatullah Shahidi was announced as the country's new ODI (and Test) captain last year.
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Nabi rules himself out of Netherlands ODIs

Nabi has opted out with a view to give a younger player an opportunity © Getty
Nabi's exclusion from the side follows 22-year pacer Naveen-ul-Haq's decision