“He can concentrate full time on mango business”- Netizens SHOCKED as Naveen-ul-Haq, who fought with Virat Kohli, is set to RETIRE after World Cup

On Wednesday (September 28), Naveen took to his Instagram account to drop the shocking news that he will retire after the conclusion of the upcoming ODI World Cup.

“He can concentrate full time on mango business”- Netizens SHOCKED as Naveen-ul-Haq, who fought with Virat Kohli, is set to RETIRE after World Cup

Naveen-ul-Haq (Image via X)

Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq made headlines during the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year for all the wrong reasons. And now he dropped another big news when he announced that he is all set to retire from ODI cricket after the World Cup, at the age of just 24.

On Wednesday (September 28), Naveen took to his Instagram account to drop the shocking news that he will retire after the conclusion of the upcoming ODI World Cup. The tournament will start on October 5 while the final will be played on November 19.

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“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 wrote in his Instagram post.

Naveen was not part of the recently-concluded Asia Cup. However, his name has been added to the 15-member squad for the World Cup.

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Here’s how netizens reacted to Naveen ul-Haq’s ODI retirement announcement

Indian fans, especially those of Virat Kohli did not show any mercy while mocking Naveen-ul-Haq despite this retirement announcement. They recalled the spat in the IPL and made fun of Naveen that after retirement, he would be selling mangoes.

Netizens SHOCKED as Naveen-ul-Haq, who fought with Virat Kohli, is set to RETIRE after World Cup
Naveen-ul-Haq (Image via X)

Here are their reactions:

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During a match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Lucknow, Virat Kohli and Naveen-ul-Haq got involved in an ugly altercation that continued even after the match. This led to another fight between Kohli and Kyle Mayers and then joined Gautam Gambhir.

Then both the parties, Gambhir, Naveen, and Kohli continued their fight on social media. Kohli kept praising the opponent team’s game against LSG, while Naveen posted the now-famous “Sweet Mangoes” story after RCB’s elimination.

Talking about Naveen’s international career, he has played seven ODIs and 27 T20Is and picked up 14 and 34 wickets respectively. He is a part of several franchise-based tournaments.

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