Nadir Shah (umpire)
Nadir Shah (born 7 February 1964) is an international cricket umpire from Bangladesh. A member of the ICC International umpire panel, he made his umpiring debut in a One Day International (ODI) between Bangladesh and Kenya at Bogra in March 2006. His brother Jahangir Shah, played ODI cricket for Bangladesh.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Nadir Shah |
| Born | 7 February 1964 Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Relations | Jahangir Shah (brother) |
| Umpiring information | |
| ODIs umpired | 40 (2006–2011) |
| T20Is umpired | 3 (2006–2011) |
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Source: CricketArchive, 9 October 2012 | |
In October 2012 he was caught in a TV sting operation appearing to agree to give decisions on demand for money as an umpire during the 2012 ICC World Twenty20. He has denied the allegations.[1] In March 2013 he was banned for ten years by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).[2] In February 2016 the BCB lifted the ban on Shah and he is now eligible to umpire in domestic matches in Bangladesh.[3]
See also
References
- "Six cricket umpires 'caught' by TV sting during T20 World Cup". The Times of India. Mumbai. TNN. 9 October 2012. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
- "Umpire Nadir Shah banned for 10 years by Bangladesh". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 March 2013.
- "BCB lifts ban on Nadir Shah". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
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