Afghanistan’s senior batsmen receive a 5-year ban from all forms of cricket

I Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) gave a five-year ban to top hitters Ihsanullah Janateffective immediately, after being found guilty of violating the ACB and ICC Anti-Corruption codes.

The charges stem from his involvement in match-fixing during the second round of the match Kabul Premier League (KPL). Known for his skills and having made his debut for Afghanistan in 2017, Janat has played three Tests, 16 ODIs, and one T20I. This ban represents a significant setback to his career and Afghan cricket as a whole.

The Afghanistan Cricket Board bans the player for five years

The ACB said Janat violated Article 2.1.1 of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, which deals with undue influence or attempts to fix any part of the match. Janat pleaded guilty and admitted to involvement in corrupt practices. This massive ban marks a major setback for Janat and Afghan cricket, raising concerns about the integrity of the KPL and casting a shadow over the sport in the country.

“Janat was found guilty of violating Article 2.1.1 of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, which includes improper influence or attempts to fix the result, progress, conduct, or any other aspect of the game. As a result of this violation, he was given a five-year ban on all cricket-related matters. Janat pleaded guilty to the charges and admitted to involvement in corrupt practices,” the statement read

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Involvement of many players

In addition, the ACB is investigating three more players for similar match-fixing allegations, raising concerns about corruption within the sport. The ACB faces the dual challenge of addressing these corruption issues while continuing to promote the growth and development of Afghan cricket.

“The ACB Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) has revealed that three other players are also suspected of being involved in match-fixing, the investigation is still ongoing. Decisions about their involvement will be made once they are proven guilty. The ban on Ihsanullah Janat comes into effect immediately upon the issuance of this statement and will continue for the next five years,” the statement added.

Work and math

Janat’s career began with a first-class debut against In the Netherlands in July 2016, followed by his ODI debut against them Zimbabwe in February 2017. His first Test match was contested Ireland in March 2019, and his only T20I appearance was against Zimbabwe in June 2022. Despite a promising start, including a remarkable career high of 1,568 runs at an average of 56, the five-year ban derailed a potentially successful career. . Janat’s international statistics include 110 runs in Tests, 307 in ODIs, and 20 in T20Is.

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