Naveen-ul-Haq vs Rahmanullah Gurbaz! Internal fight erupts in Afghanistan camp before T20 World Cup 2026

Afghanistan fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq shared a cryptic post on his Facebook account after his Afghan teammates signed contracts for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 season. After the latest announcements, Naveen-ul-Haq indirectly targeted his teammates Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Mujeeb Ur Rahman.

Last year, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) pulled out of the T20 tri-series involving Pakistan and Sri Lanka after a deadly incident in Urgun District. Three cricketers and five other civilians died in a Pakistani airstrike in October 2025. Pakistan stated that the airstrikes targeted militant hideouts.

“HYPOCRISY.......” - Naveen-ul-Haq Shares Cryptic Post on Social Media

Naveen-ul-Haq sparked a major reaction on social media after posting a single-word message, “HYPOCRISY.......”, on Facebook on February 5.

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As per reports, Naveen-ul-Haq, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman had earlier agreed to stay away from the Pakistan Super League this season. The three teammates made the decision together for personal and professional reasons and wanted to stand united.

Naveen followed the agreement strictly. He ignored PSL offers and chose to sign a County cricket contract in England. He planned his schedule around the promise and expected his teammates would do the same. However, Gurbaz and Mujeeb later reversed their decision.

Naveen-ul-Haq’s Facebook post.

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Rahmanullah Gurbaz Joins Peshawar Zalmi as Direct Signing for PSL 11

Peshawar Zalmi have confirmed the direct signing of Rahmanullah Gurbaz for the 11th season of the Pakistan Super League. Gurbaz has scored 6,244 runs in T20 cricket at a strike rate of 145.00. He bats aggressively at the top of the order and is dependable behind the stumps.

Since making his international debut in 2019, Gurbaz has been a regular for Afghanistan. He has played two Tests, 52 ODIs, and 83 T20Is for the national side. The 24-year-old has also featured in several major franchise leagues, including the IPL, BPL, CPL, SA20, and ILT20.

In the PSL, Gurbaz has played three seasons so far. He represented Multan Sultans in 2021 and later turned out for Islamabad United in 2022 and 2023. The right-handed batter has scored 318 runs in 15 PSL matches at an average of 22.71, including one half-century.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman Registers for Upcoming PSL Auction

According to reports, Mujeeb Ur Rahman has registered for the upcoming PSL auction. Franchises are likely to target him because of his impressive T20 record. Mujeeb is known as a “mystery spinner” who can bowl in the powerplay and middle overs.

The spinner has taken 82 wickets in 61 T20Is at an average of 17.80 and an economy rate of 6.44, which is exceptional for T20 cricket. He also has experience in the Pakistan Super League, having previously played for Peshawar Zalmi in 2021 and 2023.

The 24-year-old has taken 6 wickets in 11 PSL matches at an average of 63.50 and an economy rate of 8.65, with best figures of 2/28. Overall, he has picked up 314 wickets in 286 T20s at an average of 23.30 and an economy rate of 6.77, including two five-wicket hauls.

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