The match between England and Namibia was affected by rain. But, the good thing was that it reached its result. It is a different matter that this match of T20 World Cup 2024 could not be played for the full 20 overs. After the toss was delayed by 3 hours due to rain, the match was of 10-10 overs only, in which England defeated Namibia by 41 runs by DLS.

Now England won. But, the failed attempt of Namibia captain Nicholas Dawin to defeat them during the match, got his name recorded in the pages of cricket history. He became the 7th batsman to retire out in international cricket.

So is this the history that he has created? No, before Nicholas Dawin, 6 other batsmen have retired out in international cricket. Even in T20 cricket, Nicholas is the 5th batsman to retire out. So how did history get created? After all, how is it being said that the retirement of the captain of Namibia is different from all others.

First batsman to retire out in ICC tournaments

Namibia captain Nicolas Dawin's retirement is unique because he has done so in ICC tournaments. Yes, leave aside the T20 World Cup, he is the first batsman to retire out in any ICC men's or women's event.

Why did the captain of Namibia retire out?

Now the question is why did the Namibian captain need to do this? It was because his team needed quick runs to defeat England, which he was unable to make. And, by retiring out, he gave that opportunity to David Visa.

He did this when he was playing after scoring 18 runs in 16 balls. But, this move of the Namibian captain also did not work for the team. Meaning, his historic attempt to defeat England proved unsuccessful.

He did this when he was playing after scoring 18 runs in 16 balls. But, this move of the Namibian captain also did not work for the team. Meaning, his historic attempt to defeat England proved unsuccessful.