The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has barred Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, and Fazalhaq Farooqi from playing franchise cricket for two years.
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Prioritizing personal interests
The trio prioritized personal interests over national responsibility, leading to delayed 2024 annual central contracts and denied NOCs.
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Contract release requested
The players requested release from their contracts and permission to play in franchise tournaments.
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Disciplinary measures imposed
As a result, the ACB took disciplinary measures against them, denying them NOCs.
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Ineligibility period set
Starting January 1, 2024, they will be ineligible for central contracts for one year. They will be unable to play franchise cricket for two years.
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Prominent cricketers sanctioned
Mujeeb, Naveen, and Farooqi were part of Afghanistan's 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup squad and are prominent figures in franchise cricket, including the Indian Premier League.