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Afghanistan international cricketer Ihsanullah Jannat has been handed a five-year ban from all forms of cricket for match-fixing.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced the decision on Wednesday, stating that Jannat had breached the ICC Anti-Corruption Code during the second season of the Kabul Premier League. The batter admitted to the charges and confessed his involvement in corrupt activities.
This is a significant blow to Afghan cricket, with Jannat having represented the national team in Test, ODI, and T20I formats. The ACB is also investigating three other players for potential match-fixing involvement.
The ban serves as a strong message against corruption in cricket and highlights the challenges faced by cricket boards in maintaining the integrity of the game.
Jannat scored 72 runs in four games for Shamshad Eagles at the KPL as his team finished last in the six-team event with only one win in five matches.
Jannat, 26, played three test matches and 16 ODIs. He also featured in a T20 international against Zimbabwe in 2022 which was his last international appearance for Afghanistan.
This is a serious setback for Afghanistan cricket. How do you think this will impact the team?
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