The Afghanistan Cricket Board’s denial to allow NOCs to 3 Afghanistan cricketers, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq and Fazalhaq Farooqi has cast doubt on their futures in the IPL for the next 2 years.
The actions of ACB’s arise from the player’s request to be released from their yearly central contracts, which the board saw as prioritising personal interests over national commitments. They have been engaged in many commercial cricket leagues, which eventually contributed to ACB’s decision to cancel their central contracts.
In response, Afghanistan’s cricket governing body has taken “disciplinary action” against the players for their actions.
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🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
ACB Impose Sanctions and Delay Central Contracts of Three National Players
The Afghanistan Cricket Board has decided to delay the 2024 annual central contracts for national players, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazal Haq Farooqi, and Naveen Ul Haq Mureed. Additionally, the Board has opted not to grant them No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for the next two years following their intention to be released from their annual central contracts.
The insistence on not signing the central contract for these players was their involvement in commercial leagues, prioritising their personal interests over playing for Afghanistan, which is regarded as a national responsibility. By opting for their own release, the ACB has decided to take disciplinary measures against these players.
In response, the ACB assigned a dedicated committee to thoroughly investigate the matter, develop appropriate recommendations that best serve the ACB’s interests, and share them with the ACB’s top management. A committee member stated: “The three players formally communicated their decision to the ACB, expressing their desire to release themselves from the annual central contract, starting from 1st January 2024, as well as requested to consider their consent for their participation in the national events.”
The committee presented the following recommendations to the ACB’s top management:
- Not Awarding Central Contracts: Starting from January 1, 2024, the three players shall not be eligible for the central contract for one year. In this case, ACB will consider and decide their participation in events when needed.
- Delay Granting NOCs: Consideration of these players as non-eligible to obtain No Objection Certificates for two years. All current NOCs shall be revoked immediately.
- Transparently communicate ACB’s stance to the cricketing community, including the ICC, ACC, Member Countries, and the Afghan Nation.
The decision is made with a focus on national priorities, aligned with the ACB’s core values and principles. It highlights the necessity for every player to maintain the ACB’s principles and prioritise national interests over their personal ones.
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Uncertain IPL Future
The 2024 season of the IPL is scheduled to commence in March this year, but the future of three Afghan players remains uncertain. Mujeeb was offered a contract worth Rs 2 crore by Kolkata Knight Riders during the IPL 2024 auction, whereas Naveen and Fazalhaq were held on to by Lucknow Super Giants and SunRisers Hyderabad respectively.
Player Requests
A committee member of the ACB confirmed that these three players had asked to be relieved from the central contract to play cricket in privately-run leagues. Interestingly, several top cricket stars including New Zealand’s Trent Boult and South Africa batter Faf du Plessis have opted out of a central contract in favour of franchise cricket.
“The three players formally communicated their decision to the ACB, expressing their desire to release themselves from the annual central contract, starting from 1st January 2024, as well as requested to consider their consent for their participation in the national events,” said the committee member.
In response to these developments, the ACB has established a dedicated committee to investigate the matter thoroughly. The committee’s mandate includes conducting a comprehensive inquiry, formulating appropriate recommendations aligned with the ACB’s best interests, and communicating these suggestions to the board’s senior management.
Serious Ramifications
The decision by the board to postpone the 2024 contracts and withhold NOCs from the players for two years underscores the serious ramifications faced by cricketers who prioritise personal interests over national representation. Visit iplcricbet to get a welcome bonus of Rs. 1500. Additionally, get the latest news about IPL 2024.
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