Nabi resigns from Afghanistan captaincy

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Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi has stepped down from his role just two months after leading his nation into their first Cricket World Cup.

Nabi cited poor form as the reason for his decision, after scoring 90 runs in six innings at the tournament, although Afghanistan did manage a historic win with a one-wicket success over Scotland.

"I have served Afghanistan's national team as captain for more than two years. I tried my best to bring victories to our team and the nation," he wrote in a letter to the Afghanistan Cricket Board.

"Given the recent performance of the team and particularly my out of form status, I would like you to accept my resignation as captain and allow me to continue to play as a team player.

"We performed very well in the World Cup. For the first time in the history of Afghanistan cricket we won a [World Cup] game. I will continue to play with the team and advise the new captain."

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