Former Sri Lankan fast bowler Nuwan Zoysa was banned for six years by the ICC for match fixing and corruption offenses committed while working as a coach.
Nuwan Zoysa, who played 30 Tests for Sri Lanka and was known for his hat-trick on Test debut against Zimbabwe in 1999, was banned for six years by the ICC in April 2021 after being found guilty of three charges under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.
The charges related to Zoysa's activities as a bowling coach, where he was found to have agreed to fix matches, sought to persuade other participants to fix matches, and failed to disclose details of approaches from corrupt individuals. The offenses occurred during 2017-2018 in the context of T20 league cricket.
The ICC's independent Anti-Corruption Tribunal found that Zoysa had been in contact with individuals linked to fixing syndicates and had attempted to recruit players into corruption. His role as a coach gave him access to players and influence over their behavior, making him a valuable asset for fixers.
Zoysa's ban was part of a broader pattern of corruption in Sri Lankan cricket that had seen several former players and administrators sanctioned. The involvement of coaches in fixing networks was particularly concerning, as they held positions of trust and authority over players. The ICC emphasized that anti-corruption obligations applied to all participants in cricket, not just players.
Banned for six years by the ICC for match fixing, attempting to fix, and failure to report.
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