Former Afghanistan captain Asghar Afghan played his last international match against Namibia. It was an electrifying moment for cricket fans as every Afghan fan was chanting “Asghar! Asghar! Asghar!”

Asghar was on 31 when he was dismissed by left-arm pacer Ruben Trumpelmann.

Namibian players did not celebrate his wicket and congratulated him for his successful career.

Later, Asghar was given a guard of honor by his teammates.

Former skipper and national player @MAsgharAfghan played his last match today against Namibia, made important 31 runs and bade farewell to all formats of cricket with heavy heart. He received the guard of honor from his teammates.
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— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) October 31, 2021

What a warming guard of honor for @MAsgharAfghan A legend to be remembered for all he did for the Afghan Cricket Team. ډیره مننه ګرانه pic.twitter.com/bcq8MCTJMc

— Shaleeta (@sha_lee_ta) October 31, 2021

The former Afghan skipper was emotional during the post-match presentation and thanked the fans for their love and support.

Asghar gets emotional after his last match today. What a brilliant 17 years journey! Thank you brother @MAsgharAfghan for everything you have done for Afghanistan and Afghan cricket. Salute to you! الله مو مل@ACBofficials @MohammadNabi007 @Afghan_cricketA @jafarhaand pic.twitter.com/zzXEM5R6h9

— Ismail Miakhail 🇦🇫 (@IsmailMiakhail) October 31, 2021

After the match, Naveen-ul-Haq dedicated his award to Asghar and called him the best captain Afghanistan ever had.

Asghar was carried off the field by Naveen-ul-Haq, Gulbadin Naib, and Najibullah Zadran in his last match.

MoTM Naveen-ul-Haq dedicates his award to Asghar Afghan in a touching moment 😢 #T20WorldCup #AFGvNAM pic.twitter.com/OwmKHJTNPf

— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) October 31, 2021

Talking about Asghar, the man who took Afghanistan cricket to new heights, is one of the most successful captains in Afghan cricket history. He holds the record of 42 wins in T20I out of 52 matches, ahead of India’s MS Dhoni who won 41 out of 72.

Unlike other Afghan cricketers, Asghar never played any league cricket outside Afghanistan. He plays for Kandahar Knights in the Afghanistan Premier League (APL).

Asghar made his international debut in 2009 against Scotland.  He played 114 ODIs, 75 T20Is, and 6 Tests in which he scored 2424, 1382, and 440 runs, respectively. Despite the homeland situation,  Afghanistan is currently one of the toughest contenders in the T20 World Cup.

In the post-match presentation, Asghar mentioned that Afghan cricket is in the safe hands of Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan.

World’s most successful T20 captain @MAsgharAfghan said good bye to cricket.

Visibly emotional, Asghar thanked fans and critics for making him a “better cricketer�?in his “proud 16 years career�?

Asghar won 42 of 52 T20Is for #Afghanistan.#AFGvsNAM pic.twitter.com/VwV1OrMEEK

— Malali Bashir (@MalaliBashir) October 31, 2021

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In the 27th match of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021, Afghanistan defeated Namibia by a massive margin of 62 runs at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Sunday.

Afghanistan, after opting to bat first, posted 160/5 on the board in their allotted 20 overs. Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Shahzad top-scored with 45 runs from 33 deliveries with the help of three fours and two sixes.

Apart from Shahzad, opener Hazratullah Zazai (33 off 27), middle-order batsman Asghar Afghan (31 off 23) and captain Mohammad Nabi (32 not out) chipped in with valuable contributions to help Afghanistan post a respectable total.

For Namibia, Ruben Trumpelmann (2/34), and Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton (2/21) picked up two wickets each.

In reply, Namibia could only manage to reach 98/9 in their stipulated 20 overs to lose the contest by 62 runs.

With 26 off 30 balls, David Wiese was the top scorer for Namibia. For Afghanistan, Hamid Hassan shined with the ball and dominated the proceedings in the second innings. Hassan picked up a three-wicket haul while conceding only nine runs in his quota of 4 overs.

Apart from Hassan, Naveen-ul-Haq also bagged three scalps for 26 runs in 4 overs. Similarly, Gulbadin Naib (2/19) and Rashid Khan (1/14) returned with impressive figures.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

Afghanistan get back to winning ways in style 🙌#T20WorldCup | #AFGvNAM | http://t.co/NCkj6HI7lt pic.twitter.com/iuTYwh9I4k

— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) October 31, 2021

In-form Afghanistan beat Namibia to secure their position close to the 🔝! 💪#T20WorldCup #AFGvNAM #PalatDe pic.twitter.com/hYJWEF9gA8

— Thums Up (@ThumsUpOfficial) October 31, 2021

Big win for Afghanistan!#AFGvNAM Scorecard: http://t.co/iSNglQJkSY#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/PT3umZSWb1

— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 31, 2021

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MoTM Naveen-ul-Haq dedicates his award to Asghar Afghan in a touching moment 😢 #T20WorldCup #AFGvNAM pic.twitter.com/OwmKHJTNPf

— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) October 31, 2021

Many many congratulations to Afghanistan on big victory against Namebya. Best Wishes for Afghan team.#AFGvNAM pic.twitter.com/VMRnN40Co0

— Rahim Dawar (@RahimDwr) October 31, 2021

Afghanistan get back to winning ways in style 🙌
Great comeback #T20WorldCup | #AFGvNAM pic.twitter.com/1FU4oVwwDX

— Talha Naru (@talha_naru07) October 31, 2021

Naveen ul haq has dedicated his Man of the Match Award to Asghar Afghan, Who has just Announced the Retirement from International Cricket. Great Gesture 💯#AFGvNAM | #T20worldcup

— Saq!b (@iamSaqibAliAwan) October 31, 2021

Afghanistan have registered a comprehensive victory over Namibia by 62 runs.#AFGvNAM #T20WorldCup21 pic.twitter.com/FZnGvwHdr4

— Ahmad Shah Erfanyar (@erfanyar) October 31, 2021

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