Mohammad Nabi “very happy” to win first match at the MCG

A beaming Mohammad Nabi played his first game on the hallowed MCG turf on Saturday night and loved every minute of it.

The 33-year-old Afghan – who hit 52 off 30 balls on the way to a man-of-the-match performance – told Macquarie Cricket post-game the “whole of Afghanistan” would be watching as Melbourne Renegades beat crosstown rivals Melbourne Stars by six wickets.

“The MCG may look empty but (tonight) was a big crowd,” he said.

“Everything’s going well so far and I’m enjoying BBL.”

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