Naveen, Mujeeb and Farooqi uncertain for IPL 2024 after Afghanistan Cricket Board decides to not grant them NOCs for 2 years

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB)’s resolution to not grant No Objection Certificate to a few of its gamers – Naveen-ul Haq, Mujeeb ur Rahman and Fazal Haq Farooqi – for 2 years has created uncertainty over their participation in IPL 2024.

On Monday, the ACB said that as a disciplinary measure, it has determined to delay the annual central contracts for the three gamers. According to a press release, “Additionally, the Board has opted not to grant them NOCs for the next two years following their intention to be released from their annual central contracts.”

Lucknow Super Giants and Sunrisers Hyderabad had determined to retain Naveen and Farooqi respectively, whereas Kolkata Knight Riders roped in spinner Mujeeb within the public sale final week. However, the ACB’s resolution might come as a blow for the franchises, despite the fact that they plan to ‘wait and watch’ earlier than making a remark.

According to the ACB, the three gamers weren’t eager on signing the central contract and ‘prioritised their personal interests over playing for Afghanistan, which is regarded as a national responsibility.’

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To totally examine the matter, the ACB had constituted a committee, which beneficial that the three gamers shall not be eligible for the central contract for one 12 months, starting January 1, 2024. “In this case, ACB will consider and decide their participation in events when needed,” the committee noticed.

While it determined that the gamers will not be eligible to acquire NOCs for 2 years, all the present NOCs shall be revoked instantly.

“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,” a committee member said, including that the Board has communicated its stance to all of the stakeholders – the ICC, ACC, member nations.

The IPL is anticipated to start round March 22 subsequent 12 months. And it must be seen whether or not the ACB sticks to its resolution or finally relents, permitting the gamers to function within the league. Prior to the IPL, India and Afghanistan will probably be engaged in a three-match T20I collection, starting January 11.