Tushar is in the Bangladesh Test squad for the second and final match against India to start in Dhaka tomorrow.

Abahani have been suffering from injury and absence of leading cricketers like Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, Khaled Mashud and Tushar who are all on national duty.

It was learned yesterday that the BCB officially informed Abahani that the middle-order batsman will not be released on the eve of the Test match.

Abahani, who had appealed to the board president to relieve Tushar for today's game, are one win away from regaining the title after five seasons. Even in the case of losing their remaining two games, they will secure the trophy if contenders Mohammedan lose to Old DOHS today at the BKSP.

In the other match, third-placed Sonargaon will meet Biman at Dhanmondi Cricket Stadium.

Abahani and Mohammedan will be pitted against each other in the final round on May 27.