Among the charges against him were failure to disclose corrupt approaches and obstruction of the ICC’s investigations
Among the charges against him were failure to disclose corrupt approaches in relation to series against Nepal in Jan-Feb 2019 and Zimbabwe in April 2019, failure to disclose details of an approach received by a team-mate for that Zimbabwe series, failure to disclose full details on facts/incidents that might have been evidence of corrupt conduct from others, failure to fully cooperate with the Anti-Corruption Unit’s (ACU) investigation – by, among other things, “failing to surrender all his mobile devices upon request” – and obstructing the ACU’s investigation by concealing possibly relevant information.
The ICC’s general manager – integrity unit, Alex Marshall, said of the decision on Shabber: “[He] was expected to understand his responsibilities as an international cricketer. He attended at least three anti-corruption education sessions in which players were reminded of their obligations to report any approaches by corrupters.
“It was disappointing to note that he did not report any of the approaches. Although he was cooperative when interviewed and expressed remorse, it is only appropriate that he be banned so that a strong message goes out to other players and potential corrupters.”