Bangladesh all-rounder Nasir Hossain has been banned from all forms of cricket by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The verdict from the world cricket governing body comes after he accepted charges of breaching the Anti-Corruption Code laid out by the world cricket governing body. Hossain had been charged by the ICC in September 2023 and admitted to three charges. The cricketer has been handed a two-year ban, six of those stand suspended.
An official release by the ICC has confirmed Hossain accepting to the following charges:
"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 US$750, namely the gift of a new iPhone 12.
Breach of Article 2.4.4 of the Code, in that he 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.
Breach of Article 2.4.6 of the Code, in that he failed or refused, without compelling justification, to cooperate with the Designated Anti-Corruption Official’s investigation in relation to possible Corrupt Conduct under the Code, including (without limitation) failing to provide accurately and completely any information and/or documentation requested by the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (whether as part of a formal Demand pursuant to Article 4.3 or otherwise) as part of such investigation."
Nasir Hossain International Cricket Career
Hossain represented Bangladesh in all the three formats, going on to play 19 Test matches, 65 ODIs and 31 T20Is. In these, the 32-year-old scored 1044, 1281 and 370 runs respectively while also taking 8 wickets in the longest format and 24 and 7 wickets in 50-overs cricket and T20Is apiece. Hossain batted right-handed was a right-arm off-break bowler. He made his international debut in 2011 but last donned Bangladesh colours on 2018.