(Cricket News) The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has revoked Mujeeb Ur Rahman’s No-Objection Certificate (NOC) for the remainder of the Big Bash League, ending his career with the Melbourne Renegades. Many sources state that Mujeeb has returned home to Afghanistan while he awaits word from the board. On Tuesday, the Renegades lost to Melburne Stars by eight wickets.

A Renegades spokesperson confirmed, “Mujeeb’s time with the Melbourne Renegades in BBL13 has unfortunately come to an end. His tournament ended earlier than anticipated due to a recent change in his NOC, and he flew home this evening.”

On December 25, the ACB made an announcement regarding Mujeeb’s sanctions, along with seamers Fazalhaq Farooqi and Naveen-ul-Haq, who had informed the board that they did not plan to sign central contracts for 2024. The three players were informed that their current NOCs would be revoked and that their current NOCs would be considered “non-eligible” for two years.

Mujeeb played two more games for Renegades after the ACB made their decision public, but the club was informed ahead of Tuesday’s Melbourne derby that his NOC has been withdrawn, ruling him out of the match.

On December 25, the ACB announced that Mujeeb, along with seamers Fazalhaq Farooqi and Naveen-ul-Haq, would be sanctioned. The three players were told they would be considered “non-eligible” for NOCs for the next two years.

While Mujeeb was not included in Afghanistan’s squad for that series, he might be taken into consideration for their upcoming T20I tour of India.

. All three players are awaiting the outcome of a “comprehensive investigation” by an ACB committee which will reconsider the sanctions imposed.

As things stand, they will not be able to play in overseas leagues over the next 24 months, including IPL 2024. Farooqi and Naveen have since shown up for Afghanistan in their ongoing T20I series against the UAE, according to the ACB.

The ICC clarified in April 2022 that all players require NOCs from their relevant member board to play in domestic matches overseas, regardless of their contractual status with the board and even if they have retired from the game.

The ACB’s hardline stance contrasts with the approach taken by most national boards in recent years, with the majority choosing to allow their players flexibility to fulfil lucrative contracts in overseas leagues even if they turn down central contracts.

See also: Jonathan Trott to Extend Tenure as Afghanistan Men’s Head Coach in 2024.