The historic moment in Afghan cricket was witnessed when veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi and his son, Hasan Eisakhil, played together for the same team in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), indicating a rare and unprecedented achievement in T20 cricket history.
In this regard, the father-son duo etched their names into the record books by becoming the first pair to play together for the same team in a professional T20 match.
In this sense, batting together for the fourth wicket, Mohammad Nabi and 19-year-old Hasan Eisakhil added a valuable 53 runs to stabilize their team’s innings. Hasan emerged as the standout performer, playing a confident and composed knock of 92 runs off 60 balls.
Mohammad Nabi expressed immense happiness at sharing the field with his son. He said that playing alongside Hasan was a moment he had been waiting for over a long period. Nabi added that he had worked hard to guide and support his son’s journey toward becoming a professional cricketer, and Hasan’s debut performance was a proud moment for him.
He described the achievement as a source of pride not only for their family but also for Afghan cricket as a whole.
Furthermore, Hasan Eisakhil also shared his emotions, saying that playing alongside his father was a special and unforgettable experience. He acknowledged that his father is strict by nature but focused on that Nabi’s guidance, discipline, and encouragement during training played a key role in shaping him as a player.
Hasan stated that representing the Afghan national team is his ultimate dream and that he is committed to working tirelessly to achieve that goal.
The appearance of Mohammad Nabi and Hasan Eisakhil together has been widely celebrated as a symbol of dedication, perseverance, and generational progress in Afghan cricket.
Cricket fans are now eagerly looking forward to seeing more from this historic duo, with hopes that they will continue to create memorable moments in the future and inspire young cricketers across the region.
