"Virat Kohli Ended Naveen-ul-Haq's Career" - Fans On X React As Pacer Announces Shock ODI Retirement
Published - 27 Sep 2023, 11:23 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 09:53 AM
Fans on X reacted after Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq announced his retirement from the ODIs. The fast bowler will call time on his 50-over career after the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023, set to be played from the 5th October to the 19th November in India.
Naveen-ul-Haq announced his decision to retire from the ODIs through the Instagram page. The fast bowler said that although he will retire from the 50-over format, he will continue playing for the Afghanistan team in the T20I format.
Naveen-ul-Haq admitted that it was tough for him to make the decision. But he took the call to prolong his career. He also thanked all his fans who supported him throughout his career. What caught the attention of many was even at the young age of 24, he quit one format.
“It has been an absolute honour to represent my country would like to announce my retirement from ODI format at end of this World Cup and will continue to wear this blue jersey in t20 cricket for my country it hasn’t been an easy decision to make but to prolong my playing career had to take this tough decision would like to thank @afghanistancricketboard And all my fans for their support and unwavering love.”
Naveen-ul-Haq has played just 7 ODIs for Afghanistan and in that he has picked up 14 wickets at an average of 25.42. He last played a 50-over game for the national team in January 2021, against Ireland in Abu Dhabi. The pacer would be hoping to finish his career on high as he would be looking to bring his best in the ICC World Cup 2023.
X Reacts as Naveen-ul-Haq Announces retirement from the ODIs at age of 24
As Naveen-ul-Haq announced his retirement from the ODIs, fans on X reacted to it. They were left in shock with him calling time on his career at such a young age. They also hilariously trolled him for the fight with Virat Kohli, saying that the Indian batter ended his career. Here are some of the reactions:
Never mess with Virat Kohli or else you won't be spared.
Naveen Ul Haq announced his ODI retirement ?? pic.twitter.com/8K6dxXzX9E— काली? (@SRKsVompire_) September 27, 2023
Naveen Ul Haq has announced his #ODI retirement!
He'll retire from ODIs after the World Cup at the age of just 24.
Bro predicted his future earlier that #ViratKohli gone bash him harder #Naveenulahaq #CWC2023 #WorldCup2023 #KingKohli # pic.twitter.com/Vzh0D3Kfxc— Vetti Pechu (@VettiPechu_) September 27, 2023
Naveen Ul Haq announced his retirement from ODIs at age of 24#ViratKohli? #Naveenulhaq #CWC23 #BabarAzam? pic.twitter.com/uuCbJ6FZyb
— Mr Aj Memes (@MrAjMemes) September 27, 2023
Naveen Ul Haq has announced his ODI retirement!
He'll retire from ODIs after the World Cup at the age of just 24.
क्या विराट कोहली से झगड़ा करना इतना भारी पड़ गया की मात्र 24 साल की उम्र में रिटायरमेंट लेना पड़ रहा है।।
तभी तो कहते है विराट कोहली किंग..।। pic.twitter.com/cm0nIgu8xs— Vinod Vishwakarma ???? (@vinodku76635814) September 27, 2023
Playing odi cricket has not given enough time for naveen ul haq to sell mangoes therefore he has taken retirement. ??#INDvsAUS
— Haritha? (@Haritha1622826) September 27, 2023
Virat Kohli will make sure on 11th October why Naveen-ul-Haq need retirement from ODIs. https://t.co/WStD4hEZaa
— Mohit (@CricketHolik) September 27, 2023
Naveen-Ul-Haq will retire after WC 2023
Virat Kohli be like: pic.twitter.com/soEG8CHWGU
— Vikky Chandnani (@vikky_chandnani) September 27, 2023
– Kesrick Williams try to sledge him, King Kohli ended his career
– Naveen ul Haq try to Mess with Him, kohli ended his career
Never ever try to mess with Virat Kohli ?
|| #ViratKohli? #INDvsAUS #RohitSharma #Hitman #Rajkot #INDvAUS #ICCWorldCup #PakistanCricketTeam || pic.twitter.com/NmeT2hzNzI
— Normal Insaan ? (@Op2186251733928) September 27, 2023
Never mess with Virat Kohli or else you won't be spared.
Naveen Ul Haq announced his ODI retirement ?? pic.twitter.com/8K6dxXzX9E— काली? (@SRKsVompire_) September 27, 2023
Virat Kohli ended Naveen's career at 24 ?? https://t.co/hW1k0ICg2I
— Cottonmouth (@vamosmessi30) September 27, 2023
Naveen Ul Haq has announced his ODI retirement!
He'll retire from ODIs after the World Cup at the age of just 24.
क्या विराट कोहली से झगड़ा करना इतना भारी पड़ गया की मात्र 24 साल की उम्र में रिटायरमेंट लेना पड़ रहा है।।
तभी तो कहते है विराट कोहली किंग..।। pic.twitter.com/cm0nIgu8xs— Vinod Vishwakarma ???? (@vinodku76635814) September 27, 2023
Playing odi cricket has not given enough time for naveen ul haq to sell mangoes therefore he has taken retirement. ??#INDvsAUS
— Haritha? (@Haritha1622826) September 27, 2023
Naveen ul Haq will retire from the ODI after the ODI CWC 2023… ye toh hona hi tha ?? #Afghanistan #naveenretirement #CWC2023
— Piyush bedi (@Piyushbedi6) September 27, 2023
Happy Retirement Naveen ul haq#ICCWorldCup #CWC23 https://t.co/bY8Ux44ICu pic.twitter.com/thvDYmlWGB
— ༄᭄ꗟოẳ??վ࿐???? (@Thesmarty9) September 27, 2023
Like QDK all other Players are also partying away from ODIs to focus on Franchise Cricket (money).
Naveen ul haq age 24 set to retire from ODIs after the World Cup 2023.
Would have been a legend for Afghanistan.
Will continue to dominate batters in T20Is. pic.twitter.com/afjpJu0vTa— Nishant Pandey (@nishantpandey08) September 27, 2023
Naveen Ul Haq set to retire from ODI cricket after World Cup at the age of 24.
‘Franchise Cricket is destroying Players’
— CricBails (@cricbailsIN) September 27, 2023
