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Afghanistan Cricket Board lifts playing ban on Riaz Hassan
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced that Riaz Hassan, Afghanistan U19 National Team player’s three-year ban has been lifted by ACB after almost 15 months.
The ACB Discipline Committee said that upon showcasing better ability, Hassan can participate in formal and informal games.
The ban on youngster Riaz Hassan has been lifted
Riaz Hassan, Afg U19 player’s 3 year ban has been lifted by ACB after15 months. The ACB Discipline Committee has announced that upon showcasing better ability, he can ptcpt in 4mal and in4mal games.
More: https://t.co/n0TAKZ9vj3 pic.twitter.com/IyPFQjuVqx— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) July 14, 2020
Riaz Hassan is a batsman in Afghanistan U19 National Team, who during a Tri-series with India and South Africa, was banned due to disciplinary violations in India.
“Riaz Hassan was banned for three years due to disciplinary violation. However, Hassan contacted ACB and sought mercy while expressing regret over his previous actions and violations. Taking that into consideration and based on section 30 of the principles of Discipline Committee, approved by CEO and endorsed by ACB Chairman, he was pardoned his remainder of the time,” read ACB Discipline Committee decision.
The Board further said that in addition to the HR principles, the Afghanistan Cricket Board also has disciplinary rules for player violations that apply to their intentional and unintentional mistakes.
Meanwhile, the ACB said Tuesday that all National Team players were tested for COVID-19 fortunately, “all players tested negative.”
National Team players were tested for #COVID19 and fortunately, all players tested negative. The players were tested upon the completion of a recently concluded training camp as an added precautionary measure to fight the spread of the corona virus.
More: https://t.co/Hp4FL3VSEl pic.twitter.com/YOY78Xs96s— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) July 14, 2020
The players were tested upon the completion of a recently concluded training camp as an added precautionary measure to fight the spread of the Coronavirus, the ACB tweeted.
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Haqqani, Russian special envoy discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation
Sirajuddin Haqqani, Afghanistan’s Minister of Interior Affairs, met on Tuesday with Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s special representative to Kabul.
According to the Ministry of Interior, the two sides discussed enhancing cooperation between Afghanistan and Russia, along with security, economic, and political issues.
They also exchanged views on positive engagement and regional stability.
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Pakistan targets civilian homes in Kunar rocket attack
The Pakistani military regime has carried out rocket attacks in Khas Kunar district of Kunar province, with rockets hitting civilian homes.
Security officials in Kunar said on Tuesday evening the attacks have continued intermittently since early morning, but so far no information has been provided by authorities regarding casualties.
The Pakistani military regime has also carried out rocket attacks on some areas of Sarkano district in Kunar. Early reports indicate there have been no casualties in these strikes.
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Muttaqi and Kabulov stress need for stronger Kabul–Moscow relations
Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met on Tuesday with Russia’s special envoy to Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov in Kabul, where the two sides discussed expanding political ties and deepening economic cooperation between the two countries.
According to a statement from Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both officials emphasized the importance of further strengthening bilateral engagement and broadening cooperation across multiple sectors.
Muttaqi welcomed what he described as the positive development of relations between Afghanistan and Russia, and called for increased economic collaboration, the reactivation of the Joint Economic Commission, and the creation of a regular mechanism for political consultations.
The discussions also covered regional developments, with both sides stressing the importance of peace, stability and security. They exchanged views on enhancing relations with neighboring countries and highlighted the need for joint efforts to support constructive regional engagement.
Kabulov praised the current trajectory of ties between Kabul and Moscow and said Russia is prepared to expand practical cooperation with Afghanistan, particularly in the fields of trade, energy and transit.
He added that Moscow is interested in strengthening bilateral relations through joint economic projects, investment initiatives and infrastructure cooperation, while also promoting regional connectivity and long-term stability.
The meeting comes amid growing diplomatic engagement between the two countries as both sides seek to expand economic opportunities and strengthen regional partnerships.
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