The BHF also withdrew a similar punishment on Abahani coach Jumman Lusai.

The disciplinary committee of the BHF imposed life bans on Rana and Lusai after both were found guilty of beating up the umpire during the troubled Club Cup final against arch-rivals Mohammedan on June 26 in 2003.

"They submitted mercy petitions six months ago and we think staying out of the game for two years is a long time. That's why we came to this conclusion. However, we have warned them not to repeat it in the future," said BHF general secretary Shamsul Bari, adding that decision came after the executive committee meeting with BHF president Air Vice-Marshal Fakrul Azam in the chair.

The lifting of Rana's ban means he will be available for selection for the Asian Games in Qatar next year.

Bari also informed that the national team camp will start with 40 players from the first week of May under the supervision of Pakistani coach Qamar Ibrahim.