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Nabi Still Has Fire: Afghanistan Coach Backs Veteran
9 Oct
Summary
- Coach believes Nabi still offers value in shorter formats.
- Afghanistan to test Test cricket readiness against Bangladesh.
- Nabi maintains excellent physical condition and discipline.
Afghanistan's head coach, Richard Pybus, expressed confidence in veteran cricketer Mohammad Nabi's continued contributions to the national team in shorter formats. Pybus highlighted Nabi's outstanding physical conditioning, discipline, and respected professional demeanor.
Pybus stated that Nabi remains aware of the need for consistent performance but believes he possesses significant value. The coach looks forward to working further with the experienced player.
Transitioning to Test cricket, Pybus sees the upcoming one-off Test against Bangladesh as a vital opportunity to assess Afghanistan's progress. Bangladesh recently achieved a notable Test series win in Australia, making them a challenging opponent.
Pybus stressed the importance of specific preparation for Test matches, including focusing on individual game development and innings construction. He noted the positive impact of players participating in domestic first-class red-ball competitions. The coach anticipates more Test cricket in the future will accelerate Afghanistan's evolution as a Test side.
