T20 World Cup: Was shocked when Asghar Afghan told us about his retirement, says Afghanistan captain Nabi

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan gave a perfect farewell to former captain Asghar Afghan who retired after their win over Namibia in the Super 12 on Sunday. Afghan's decision to call it quits helped raise a few eyebrows.

Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi on Sunday said he was shocked when former captain Asghar Afghan announced he would retire after their Super 12 match against Namibia on Sunday at the T20 World Cup.Asghar Afghan helped raise quite a few eyebrows when Afghanistan Cricket Board announced on Saturday that the former captain will retire midway during the World Cup.

Former skipper Afghan, who holds the record of most T20I wins as captain, announced his decision to retire from all forms of cricket on Saturday night, less than 24 hours after Afghanistan's heartbreaking loss to Pakistan in the previous match.