The International Cricket Council(ICC) issued heavy penalties to the Pune Devils’ staff and associates in the Abu Dhabi T10 2021. On Wednesday, in a formal news release, they confirmed that Ashar Zaidi, the team’s offensive coach, and the partial owners, Parag Sanghavi and Krishan Kumar Choudhary, committed several violations of the Emirates Cricket Board’s (ECB) anti-corruption rules. This resulted in vital suspensions, indicating a tough stance against sport misconduct.
Details of the Violations
Ex-cricketer Ashar Zaidi from Pakistan can’t play or be part of cricket for five years due to severe charges. This included both direct and indirect actions encouraging others to act corruptly. The cricket rulebook, Article 2.1.4, says he can’t do this. Also, he didn’t tell the authority entirely about any fishy deal offers that he got. Therefore, breaking Article 2.4.4.
Parag Sanghavi and Krishan Kumar Choudhavi, also a part of this mess, got smaller bans. Both are sidelined for two years, with the last year eased off. Parag messed up by betting on different parts of cricket games, which is not allowed under Article 2.2.1. Refusing to help with the investigation without a solid reason was another mistake, according to Article 2.4.6.
Krishan wasn’t open about incidents that could show other players behaving corruptly, breaking Article 2.4.5. He also held back from taking part in the investigation, which is against Article 2.4.6. Both Parag and Krishan said they did these things, leading to their bans.
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Abu Dhabi T10 2021: Suspended Sanctions and Future Implications
Zaidi, Sanghavi, and Choudhary’s ban began retroactively from September 19, 2023, when they were initially suspended. Given the deferred time of their bans, Sanghavi and Choudhary can return to cricket starting September 19, 2024. Zaidi can’t play until September 19, 2027 due to his more significant misconducts. This action underscores the ICC’s dedication to preserving the game’s honesty. Its anti-corruption systems aim to keep cricket devoid of dishonest deeds. The ban is meant as a cautionary lesson for those contemplating similar wrongdoings.
Other Notable Cases
Zaidi, Sanghavi, and Choudhary are three out of eight people. ICC brought charges for ECB in September 2023. Among the rest, Nasir Hossain from Bangladesh is the most famous. He’s an all-rounder who got a two-year ban. After accepting similar charges, he can play cricket again on April 7, 2025.
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Conclusion
In cricket, Ashar Zaidi, Parag Sanghavi, and Krishan Kumar Choudhary faced bans. They did naughty stuff. Big consequence. ICC acted fast. Set serious punishments. They want cricket clean. People love Abu Dhabi T10 league. It’s booming. ICC’s anti-corruption rules matter a lot. That’s how fair play lives on.
