{"id":9590,"date":"2026-08-07T07:23:42","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T07:23:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=9590"},"modified":"2026-08-07T07:23:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T07:23:42","slug":"pakistan-all-rounder-hamza-nazar-banned-for-two-years-over-misleading-visa-information-cricket-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=9590","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan all-rounder Hamza Nazar banned for two years over misleading visa information | Cricket News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-articlebody=\"1\"><video-embed value=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"ihgno clearfix  \">\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-133026057,imgsize-58684,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/133026057.jpg\" alt=\"Pakistan all-rounder Hamza Nazar banned for two years over misleading visa information\" title=\"Hamza Nazar\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended all-rounder <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/hamza-nazar\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hamza Nazar<\/a> from all forms of cricket for two years and fined him Rs 1 million after finding that he provided misleading information while applying for a visa through the board.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"4\"\/>The decision was announced on Thursday following an internal inquiry.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"6\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/>Hamza had recently emerged as one of the promising performers in Pakistan&#8217;s domestic circuit.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/>He was reportedly in contention for Pakistan&#8217;s recent two-Test tour of the West Indies, but the visa-related issue ruled him out of selection.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"12\"\/>According to the PCB, the inquiry found that Hamza did not provide complete and accurate information during the visa application process.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/>The board said he had submitted misleading details and failed to disclose important facts.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"18\"\/>A three-member inquiry committee was formed to investigate the matter. Hamza was given an opportunity to explain his side before the committee reviewed the evidence and submitted its report.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"21\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>PCB issues strict warning<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>After reviewing the committee&#8217;s findings, the PCB imposed a two-year suspension from both domestic and international cricket along with a Rs 1 million fine.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"25\"\/>The board said such actions damage the values expected from those representing Pakistan cricket.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/>&#8220;The PCB takes matters involving misrepresentation, non-disclosure and the submission of misleading information extremely seriously,&#8221; PCB said.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"29\"\/>&#8220;Such conduct was inconsistent with the standards of honesty, professionalism and responsibility expected from individuals associated with Pakistan cricket,&#8221; it said.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"31\"\/>The PCB also made it clear that it would not tolerate any action that harms its image.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"33\"\/>&#8220;The PCB will not allow any individual to tarnish the reputation of the board, Pakistan cricket or the millions of supporters who follow the game.&#8221;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/cricket\/news\/pakistan-all-rounder-hamza-nazar-banned-for-two-years-over-misleading-visa-information\/articleshow\/133026057.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended all-rounder Hamza Nazar from all forms of cricket for two years and fined him Rs 1 million after finding that he provided misleading information while applying for a visa through the board.The decision was announced on Thursday following an internal inquiry.Hamza had 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