Mohammad Nabi defends decision to bring in Rashid Khan after 10th over against Pakistan.

Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi has defended his decision to introduce front-line spinner Rashid Khan into the attack after 10 overs in the T20 World Cup loss against Pakistan.

Defending a tricky 148, Afghanistan brought in the star leg-spinner only in the 11th over with Pakistan needing 76 runs from 60 balls.

Afghanistan lost the game by five wickets on Friday night.

“I think it’s not too late after 10 overs. He bowled really well, and he restricted them quite well,” Nabi said at the post-match media interaction.

“…that’s why at the end they have 12 balls for 24 runs. It meant he restricted them quite well,” Nabi added.