The World Cup match against India was heartbreaking for Afgstan, especially because Mohammad Nabi took his side so close to what could have been their first win in the tournament. However, Mohammad Shami dismissed Nabi for 52 in the final over dashing Afghstan's hopes.
Twitter heaped praises on Nabi for his efforts to take the game to the last over.
Referring to Nabi's innings, Riteish Deshmukh congratulated Afghstan for playing like true champions.
"Huge congratulations to #TeamAfghstan they played like true Champions.... #Nabi," Deshmukh said.
One user wrote about the partnership between Nabi and Rashid Khan and how former Pakistan cricketer and now commentator Rameez Raja was forced to change his earlier statement.
"Well played Nabi, well played Afghstan. Couldn't be more proud of this team. To play so well against the best team in the world, I'm not complaining," another user said.
Cricket World Cup sympathised with Afghstan and especially Nabi who brought his side so close to victory.
"It was heartbreak for Afghstan and Mohammad Nabi who came so close to taking his side home. He played brilliantly for his 52," Cricket World Cup wrote.
One user said Nabi made the match more interesting.
"This man makes match much more interesting..well done #Nabi," a user said.
A parody account with Ravindra Jadeja's name praised Nabi for keeping the match alive till the end.
"Well played Mohammad Nabi. Kept Afghan hopes alive till the end. #INDvAFG #INDvsAFG #AFGvIND," the user said.
Earlier, Nabi took two pricey wickets of KL Rahul (30) and Virat Kohli (67) to restrict India to 224/8. Afghstan will next meet Bangladesh on June 24.
( With inputs from ANI )
