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Afghanistan cricketer Ihsanullah Jannat has been banned from all forms of cricket for five years due to match-fixing, stated by the Afghanistan Cricket Board in a statement on Wednesday.

According to ACB, opening batter Jannat violated the ICC's anti-corruption code during thee second season of the Kabul Premier League this year.

“Janat was found guilty of violating Article 2.1.1 of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, which involves improper influence or efforts to fix the result, progress, conduct, or any other aspect of a match,” the ACB said in a statement.

“In light of this violation, he has been handed a five-year ban from all cricket-related activities. Janat has admitted to the charges and confessed to his involvement in corrupt activities.”

The ACB’s anti-corruption unit is also investigating three other players for involvement in match-fixing. “Decisions regarding their involvement will be made upon confirmation of their guilt,” the ACB said.