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Naveen-ul-Haq to feature in SA20 after Afghanistan board relaxes sanctions
Naveen-ul-Haq has arrived in South Africa and will feature for Durban's Super Giants in the SA20 as planned, after the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) backtracked on their initial decision to deny three players No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) following a contractual dispute.
Naveen, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman were endorsed last month for "focusing on their own advantages exaggerating for Afghanistan" when they told the ACB they didn't wish to sign focal agreements for 2024 to boost their chances in establishment associations all over the planet.
The ACB at first let the players know that they would be ineligible for NOCs for a very long time and disavowed Mujeeb's while he was playing for Melbourne Mavericks in the BBL. In any case, the assents were to a great extent switched on survey, permitting the players to sign focal agreements and giving them "restricted NOCs".
The board didn't frame the limits that would be forced, yet said in a public statement: "ACB will stringently consider the issuance of the NOCs to the regarded players while focusing on the public obligation and ACB's inclinations." They are completely expected to be conceded NOCs to highlight in the IPL.
Naveen has shown up in South Africa and will be accessible for DSG - a member of his IPL establishment, Lucknow Super Monsters - against Pretoria Capitals on Thursday night, supplanting Richard Gleeson in their crew. DSG, who dominated their initial three matches, will likewise have Marcus Stoinis accessible after he supplanted Nicholas Pooran.
Graeme Smith, the SA20's magistrate, said: "We can see the groups holding nothing back and acquiring a few top notch players into their crews. It's perfect to have the type of these players joining the association."
ESPNcricinfo comprehends that Mujeeb and Farooqi have likewise been conceded NOCs for the ILT20 and will show up in the UAE on Thursday following Afghanistan's third T20I against India. Mujeeb will play for the reigning champs Inlet Goliaths, while Farooqi is expected to address MI Emirates.