Corruption Allegations

The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) anti-corruption unit (ACU) has charged Bangladesh all-rounder Nasir Hossain, who played his last international game in January 2018, with corruption related to the 2020-21 edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 tournament.

Nasir Hossain, affiliated with the Pune Devils franchise, faces accusations of failing to report receiving a gift exceeding USD 750, constituting an offense under the ACU code.

Furthermore, he stands accused of participating in an attempt to improperly influence matches or aspects of matches.

Apart from Nasir Hossain, seven individuals, including co-owners, domestic players, and coaching staff, face charges related to corruption in the 2020-21 Abu Dhabi T10 tournament.

These charges encompass betting and related corrupt practices. The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) anti-corruption unit (ACU) has provided the accused with a two-week window, starting on September 19, to respond to the charges.

The corruption allegations against Hossain specifically include his failure to report a gift exceeding USD 750, a violation of the ACU code, and involvement in attempting to improperly influence matches or aspects thereof.

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