The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has taken decisive disciplinary action against cricketers Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, revoking their central contracts for a year and imposing a two-year ban on participating in foreign commercial leagues. The ACB, through its official Facebook page, cited the players' reluctance to sign central contracts as the reason for these penalties, deeming it against the administration's and national interests.

The move highlights the ACB's commitment to enforcing compliance and underscores the importance of players fulfilling contractual obligations to maintain the integrity and performance standards expected of national team athletes. With all three players associated with Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises, this decision may impact their participation in the upcoming IPL 2024 edition.

In a separate development, Afghanistan's cricket team captain, Mohammad Nabi Eisakhil, has officially resigned from his post, assuring that his departure is not from the team itself but a shift to a standard player role. ACB chairman Nasimullah Danish praised Eisakhil's contributions, indicating that a successor to the captaincy has yet to be named.