Nasir Hossain faces corruption charges

Former Bangladesh all-rounder Nasir Hossain was charged along with seven players, officials and team owners for breaching various counts of the Anti Corruption Code (ACC) during the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 League, reports BSS.

The ICC revealed it on behalf of the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) on Tuesday.

The tournament took place in November 19, 2021- December 4, 2021. Six teams played in the tournament.

"The International Cricket Council (ICC), on behalf of the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), has charged eight players and officials for breaching different counts of the ECB Anti-Corruption Code for Participants for the T10 League (the 'Code')," ICC said in a press release.

The allegation that was brought that Nasir failed to disclose to the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (DACO) about a receipt of a gift worth over US$ 750.