5 cricketers likely to retire after T20 World Cup 2026

Published - 06 Oct 2025, 20:05 IST | Updated - 07 Oct 2025, 14:57 IST

The next big event in terms of men's cricket is the T20 World Cup 2026. The 20-team tournament will be held in India and Sri Lanka spanning February and March next year. The fast-paced tournament, like every edition, is hyped for the action which will unfold and understandably so.

Teams entering the competition will be expected to announce their squads closer into the buildup of the tournament. A mix of young talent and experienced players are expected to feature in the squads. However, it might be the end of the road for several players in terms of their respective T20I careers.

Mohammad Nabi has been a tremendous servant to Afghanistan cricket. Nabi along with others has been instrumental in putting Afghanistan on the global cricketing map. His lower-order hitting along with some smart and deceptive off spin places him amongst a list of some fine all-rounders in the shortest format of the game.

Born on January 1, he will be 41 by the time the T20 World Cup arrives. With the physical demands of cricket increasing and Nabi's previously-stated desire of focusing on domestic leagues or coaching, it is highly likely that he hangs up his boots from international cricket as a whole.