Nasir Hossain makes a comeback to competitive cricket following a two-year suspension

Formerly a useful middle-order batsman and sporadic partnership-breaker for the Bangladeshi cricket team, Nasir Hossain hasn’t participated in an international match since 2018. During the Abu Dhabi T10 event, Hossain violated three anti-corruption code laws, earning him a two-year penalty.

After serving a two-year suspension from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for violating the Emirates Cricket Board’s anti-corruption rule following the 2020–21 Abu Dhabi T10 league, Bangladeshi all-rounder Nasir Hossain is expected to resume playing competitive cricket.

Nasir Hossain will play for the Rupganj Tigers in the Dhaka Premier Division League after completing all the necessary procedures to formally return to cricket.

Because 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,” Nasir was found guilty on three different charges.

On the second count, 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” .

Additionally, he “failed or refused, without compelling justification, to cooperate with the designated anti-corruption official’s investigation” in the third complaint. All three charges had been accepted by him.

Nasir Hossain has now complied with all criteria, including finishing the required anti-corruption education session, in accordance with the provisions of the sentence. His eligibility to return to formal cricket as of April 7, 2025, has been made possible by this,” the BCB said on Monday.

In his international career, Hossain has participated in 19 Test matches, 65 ODis, and 31 T20Is, amassing 2695 runs at an average of 28.67 and taking 39 wickets. He made his debut for Bangladesh against Zimbabwe in 2011 at the age of 20.