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Dubai: United Arab Emirates (UAE) wicket-keeper batsman Ghulam Shabbir has been banned from all cricket for four years after he violated six counts of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.
According to the ICC, Ghulam admitted to having violated the following provisions under the Code: Violation of Article 2.4.4 – requiring the ACU to disclose full details of his attempts to engage in corrupt practices in connection with the series against Nepal in January failed in /February 2019.
The ICC said that Ghulam also failed to disclose full details of the approach or invitation to engage in corrupt practices in connection with the series against Zimbabwe in April 2019, therefore violating Article 2.4.
He also failed to disclose to the ACU the full details of the approach received by a teammate for engaging in corrupt practices in connection with the series against Zimbabwe in April 2019.
The UAE batsman violated three more provisions under the Code:
Violation of Article 2.4.5 – Failure to disclose to ACU a full description of facts and/or events which they knew may be evidence of corrupt practices by other participants.
Violation of Article 2.4.6 – Failed to cooperate with ACU’s investigation by failing to surrender all its mobile devices upon request and failing to produce documents requested by ACU.
Violation of Article 2.4.7 – Obstructing the ACU’s investigation by concealing information relevant to the investigation.
The ICC said that as a result of the admission, they have accepted the sanction of four years of disqualification which ends at midnight of August 20, 2025.
Alex Marshall, General Manager of the ICC’s Integrity Unit, said: “Shabbir played 40 matches for the UAE and was expected to understand his responsibilities as an international cricketer. He also participated in at least three anti-corruption education sessions, in which players were reminded of their obligations to report any approaches by the corrupt.
“It was disappointing to note that he did not report any attitudes. Although he cooperated and expressed regret during the interview, it is only fitting that he be banned so as to send a strong message to other players and potential corrupt .
Meanwhile, the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) acknowledged the ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit’s investigation, the findings and sanctions efforts involving one of its suspended players, Ghulam Shabbir.
“Emirates Cricket stands firm in its stand to condemn any acts of corruption and activities by players in this anti-corruption case,” the ECB said in a statement.
“As noted in previous communications, now that the findings have been finalized and sanctions have been placed against all players, the Emirates Cricket Board will not comment further on this specific case and is considering closing the case.” Will do,” it added.
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