Bangladesh's Nasir Hossain returns to competitive cricket after 2-year ban ends

IANS April 7, 2025 128 views

Bangladesh all-rounder Nasir Hossain has made his competitive cricket comeback after serving a two-year ban imposed by the ICC for anti-corruption violations. The player was found guilty of failing to disclose a gift and not cooperating with an official investigation during his association with the Pune Devils franchise. Hossain, who previously represented Bangladesh in 19 Tests, 65 ODIs, and 31 T20Is, returned to play for Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club. His reinstatement follows completing mandatory anti-corruption education and fulfilling all sanction requirements.

"As per the terms of the sanction, Nasir Hossain has now fulfilled all requirements" - Bangladesh Cricket Board
Dhaka, April 7: Bangladesh all-rounder Nasir Hossain, who was banned for two years by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching the Emirates Cricket Board’s anti-corruption code in the 2020-21 Abu Dhabi T10 league, is now back to playing competitive cricket.

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Hossain banned for two years over anti-corruption code violations

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Rejoins Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club

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Completed mandatory anti-corruption education

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Banned from breaching T10 league regulations

Hossain's return to competitive cricket came when he was included by the Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club in their Dhaka Premier Division League match against Gazi Group Cricketers at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Monday.

"As per the terms of the sanction, Nasir Hossain has now fulfilled all requirements, including completing the mandatory anti-corruption education session. This has paved the way for his eligibility to re-enter official cricket as of April 7, 2025," said the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in its statement on Monday.

Hossain played 19 Tests, 65 ODIs and 31 T20Is for Bangladesh from 2011 to 2018. But in September 2023, Hossain was banned from all forms of cricket for two years, with six months of it being suspended, as the ICC found him in breach of three charges during his association with the Pune Devils franchise in the T10 league.

Charge number one against him was the breach of Article 2.4.3 of the Code, in that he failed to disclose to the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (without unnecessary delay) the receipt of a gift that was offered to him that had a value of over 750 US dollars, namely the gift of a new iPhone 12.

The second charge was that Hossain failed to disclose to the designated anti-corruption official full details of the approach or invitation he received to engage in corrupt conduct via the new iPhone 12.

The third charge against Hossain was that he failed or refused, without compelling justification, to cooperate with the designated anti-corruption official's investigation.

Reader Comments

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Sarah K.
Welcome back Nasir! Everyone deserves a second chance. Hope he's learned from his mistakes and will make Bangladesh proud again 🇧🇩🏏
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Rahim A.
I remember watching him play back in 2015 - such a talented player! The ban must have been tough but glad he's back. Hope he focuses on his game now.
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Tasnim F.
While I'm happy to see him return, I do hope the BCB keeps a close eye on him. The anti-corruption rules exist for good reason. Fingers crossed he stays clean this time!
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Minhaz U.
That iPhone 12 cost him 2 years of his career 😬 Lesson learned the hard way. But seriously, why would anyone risk their career for a phone??
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Javed I.
The way he refused to cooperate with the investigation was disappointing. But if he's completed all requirements and served his time, we should support his comeback. Cricket needs all its talents!
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Nadia R.
I hope he uses this opportunity to mentor younger players about the dangers of corruption in sports. His experience could actually help prevent others from making similar mistakes.

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