Cricket: Bangladesh bans umpire for 10 years

DHAKA: The Bangladesh Cricket Board banned international umpire Nadir Shah for 10 years after a sting operation by an Indian television channel found him apparently willing to fix matches for cash.

“During this period he will not be eligible for any assignment under the jurisdiction of the BCB,” said the statement.

International Cricket Council (ICC) Chief Executive David Richardson said the decision reiterates the body’s zero-tolerance stance towards corruption.

“The ICC takes no pleasure from the fact that an umpire has been found to have acted inappropriately and sanctioned accordingly, however, the decision reflects the commitment of the ICC and its members to root out corruption from our great sport,” he said. “We can only beat the corruptors by remaining vigilant and by following the procedures and protocols which are in place.”

Published in The Express Tribune, March 19^th, 2013.