File photo of Naveen-ul-Haq.© BCCI/IPL
Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq was on Monday handed a 20-month ban from participating in the International League T20 for breaching his player agreement with Sharjah Warriors. Naveen had signed up for the Warriors for the inaugural season of the tournament. He was offered another year's extension, but declined to sign the retention notice for season 2. Sharjah Warriors approached the ILT20 to intervene in this dispute. The ILT20 first started a mediation process through an independent external mediator. However, the mediation failed.
The ILT20's three-member disciplinary committee, including the league's Chief Executive Officer David White, Chief Security and Anti-Corruption Colonel Azam and Emirates Cricket Board member Zayed Abbas, heard both sides separately and are investigating of the evidence final ruling on a 20-month ban on Naveen.
“We are not proud to make this announcement, but all parties are expected to comply with their contractual obligations and recognize that non-compliance may cause harm to the other party,” DP World ILT20 CEO David White said in a press release.
“Unfortunately, Naveen-ul-Haq has failed to fulfill his contractual obligations with the Sharjah Warriors and as such, the league had no choice but to impose a twenty-month ban on him.
“The disciplinary proceedings against Naveen were conducted in a transparent manner and both parties involved were given the opportunity to prepare and present their positions.”
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