It seems Afghanistan’s pacer, Naveen-ul-Haq, faced a setback in his cricketing journey due to a contractual dispute with the Sharjah Warriors in the International League T20 (ILT20). The issue arose when Naveen declined an extension offer from the Warriors for the league’s Season 2, refusing to sign the retention notice. This decision led to a conflict between the player and the team.
In response to the disagreement, Sharjah Warriors sought intervention from the ILT20 to resolve the matter. The league initially attempted to mediate the dispute through an independent third-party mediator, hoping to find a resolution beneficial for both sides. Unfortunately, these efforts at mediation did not yield a successful outcome.
Subsequently, the ILT20 assembled a three-member Disciplinary Committee, comprising CEO David White, Col. Azam (Head of Security and Anti-Corruption), and Zayed Abbas (Member, Emirates Cricket Board). This committee conducted separate hearings involving both parties, thoroughly examined the evidence presented, and reached a final decision.
Regrettably, the committee concluded that Naveen-ul-Haq had failed to honor his contractual commitments with the Sharjah Warriors. Consequently, the ILT20 imposed a 20-month ban on Naveen as a disciplinary measure.
In a statement, CEO DP World ILT20, David White, expressed the necessity of all parties adhering to their contractual obligations. He highlighted that non-compliance could cause significant harm to the involved parties. The decision to ban Naveen was seen as a consequence of his failure to fulfill the agreed-upon terms with the team, emphasizing the league’s commitment to transparent and fair disciplinary proceedings.
This turn of events signifies the importance of honoring contractual agreements in professional sports and underlines the repercussions that may follow in cases of non-compliance.
