Nasir Hossain Makes His Comeback to Competitive Cricket After Two-Year Suspension
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Synopsis
Bangladesh all-rounder Nasir Hossain returns to competitive cricket after serving a two-year ban imposed by the ICC for breaching anti-corruption rules. His reinstatement follows the completion of required education sessions, marking a significant moment in his career.
Key Takeaways
- Nasir Hossain has returned to competitive cricket after a two-year ban.
- His suspension was due to breaches of anti-corruption codes in the Abu Dhabi T10 league.
- The Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed his eligibility to play again from April 7, 2025.
- Hossain previously played 19 Tests, 65 ODIs, and 31 T20Is.
- He faced three charges related to corruption during his association with Pune Devils.
Dhaka, April 7 (NationPress) Bangladesh all-rounder Nasir Hossain, who faced a two-year suspension from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for violating the Emirates Cricket Board’s anti-corruption regulations during the 2020-21 Abu Dhabi T10 league, has successfully returned to competitive cricket.
His comeback was marked by his inclusion in the Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club for their match against Gazi Group Cricketers in the Dhaka Premier Division League, held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Monday.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed Monday that, “In accordance with the terms of the sanction, Nasir Hossain has met all necessary conditions, including completing the required anti-corruption education session. This has enabled his eligibility to re-enter official cricket as of April 7, 2025.”
Between 2011 and 2018, Hossain represented Bangladesh in 19 Tests, 65 ODIs, and 31 T20Is. However, in September 2023, he was banned from all forms of cricket for two years, with six months of the ban suspended, after the ICC found him guilty of three charges connected to his role with the Pune Devils in the T10 league.
The first charge involved a breach of Article 2.4.3 of the Code, wherein he failed to promptly inform the Designated Anti-Corruption Official about receiving a gift exceeding 750 US dollars—a new iPhone 12.
His second charge was related to not disclosing complete details regarding the approach or invitation he received to engage in corrupt conduct via the new iPhone 12.
Lastly, the third charge stated that Hossain failed to cooperate with the investigation conducted by the designated anti-corruption official without a compelling justification.
