Nadir Shah has been suspended for 10 years

Bangladesh have banned Nadir Shah, who umpired in 40 one-day internationals between 2006-11, for 10 years for corruption. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) handed out the punishment on Monday following an investigation by a special inquiry committee. 

In October, the Hindi-language news channel India TV showed footage of Shah and other officials from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan allegedly negotiating deals with under-cover reporters to affect the outcome of matches. 

"Umpire Nadir Shah will not be considered for a BCB retainer for 10 years," the Bangladesh Cricket Board said in a statement. 

"During this period he will not be eligible for any assignment under the jurisdiction of the BCB." 

Shah, a member of the International Cricket Council's (ICC) panel of umpires, also officiated in three Twenty20 internationals. 

Source :- http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/54783/bangladesh-board-bans-umpire-for-10-years-for-corruption

ICC gives support to cricket-starved Pakistan

Cricket's governing body will continue to support Pakistan in its efforts to bring back the international game, but much depends on the security situation, an official said Saturday.

International cricket has been suspended in Pakistan since terrorists attacked the Sri Lankan team bus in Lahore in 2009, leaving eight people dead and seven visiting players wounded.

It led foreign teams to shun tours to Pakistan due to security fears.

David Richardson, chief executive of the International Cricket Council (ICC) said Pakistan will continue to be supported.

"The ICC views Pakistan as a very important part of international cricket," Richardson told a media briefing in Lahore.

New rules has made it difficult for us: Dhoni

India's skipper MS Dhoni admitted that his team was feeling the pressure ahead of the must win clash against Pakistan in the second ODI. The Indian skipper said that the team's batting was a bit of a concern going into the crucial game at the Eden Gardens.

"It is a must-win game for us and obviously we are under a bit of pressure, especially when it is a short series. Our batting has been a problem. That is one area that we need to come good in. It is the right time for our batters to come back to form," he said.

The skipper said that the bowling line up was inexperienced but added that he was not too worried about it.

McGrath to be inducted in ICC Hall of Fame

Legendary Australian bowler Glenn McGrath will be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of fame during the third and final Test between Australia and Sri Lanka at Sydney. McGrath will be the third cricketer after Enid Bakewell of England and Brian Lara of the West Indies to be inducted in 2012-13, according to an ICC statement.

The statement also read, "Glenn McGrath will be the 68th male member of the Hall of Fame and joins fellow 2012-13 inductees West Indian Brian Lara and England's Enid Bakewell in being recognised by the ICC and the living members of the Hall of Fame."

Lara and Bakewell were inducted into the Hall of Fame during the ICC awards in September. McGrath has the honour of been inducted at the SCG, his home ground. A fourth and final inductee will be announced next year.