Afghanistan hand Aftab Alam one-year suspension after World Cup incident

The seamer was reportedly sent home following allegations of serious misbehaviour with a female guest at a Southampton hotel

Afghanistan have suspended bowler Aftab Alam for 12 months following his removal from their World Cup squad during the tournament.

The 26-year-old was sent home in disgrace under "exceptional circumstances" according to the ICC which later emerged as serious misbehaviour with a female guest at a Southampton hotel.

Aftab played just three times for Afghanistan during their campaign, against New Zealand, South Africa and India before the announcement of his removal on June 27.

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It is after the loss to India when the incident is alleged to have taken place, after which Aftab failed to attend an ICC anti-corruption unit meeting - leading to a two-game suspension.

He caused discourse earlier in the tournament when he turned up unannounced at the India v Pakistan group game at Old Trafford where he demanded entry for himself and a group of friends.

After gaining entry to one hospitality suite with the group he had to be removed by security.

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