Who is Shohaly Akhter? Bangladesh Cricketer Banned for Five Years by ICC

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned Bangladesh cricketer Shohaly Akhter for five years. She admitted to breaking five rules under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. Her ban started on February 10, 2025.

First Female Cricketer Banned for Corruption

Shohaly Akhter, an off-spinner, became the first female cricketer to face a corruption ban. She has played two One Day Internationals (ODIs) and 13 T20 Internationals (T20Is) for Bangladesh.

The charges against her include:

• Match-fixing: Trying to influence the result or performance of a match.
• Bribery: Offering or accepting money to change match outcomes.
• Encouraging others to cheat: Asking other players to break anti-corruption rules.
• Not reporting corruption attempts: Failing to inform ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) about illegal offers.
• Blocking investigation: Hiding or destroying important information during the ICC’s inquiry.

Incident Related to ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023

The corruption case is linked to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023, which was held in South Africa. Shohaly was approached with corrupt offers but did not report them. Later, she also tried to obstruct the ICC’s investigation.

After admitting to all charges, Shohaly agreed to the five-year ban. This means she cannot play, coach, or be involved in cricket at any level during this period.

Strict Rules Against Corruption

The ICC has strict rules to protect the fairness of cricket. Players must report any corrupt offers immediately. Hiding such information or helping in fixing can lead to long bans.

Shohaly’s case is a reminder that cricket has zero tolerance for corruption. The ICC continues to monitor and take action against any illegal activities in the sport.

Story First Published at www.probatsman.com on 13 February 2025

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