In a massive boost for Bangladesh Cricket, Nasir Hossain has returned to competitive cricket following a two-year ban after getting a green signal from the International Cricket Council (ICC). The 33-year-old was handed a ban in September 2023 with a six-month suspension for breaching the ICC's Anti-Corruption Code.
As it is reported, Hossain is said to have served all the criteria of the ban and is now ready to resume playing cricket at the professional level.
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"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 official statement.
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Nasir Hossain returns to play competitive cricket for Bangladesh
For the unversed, Hossain has represented Bangladesh in 115 matches across all the formats between 2011 and 2018. The 33-year-old returned to competitive cricket with the ongoing Dhaka Premier League (DHL) where he turned out for Rupganj Tigers against Gazi Group Cricketers at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. It came as soon as he was cleared by ICC of all charges.
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