Banned no more

Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will be eligible to play domestic and international cricket from today as his disciplinary suspension has come to an end. Shakib's suspension was reduced to two months and seven days from six months in August after the left-hander publicly apologised for his disciplinary issues and asked the BCB to reconsider its decision.

The player however, will not be able to take part in foreign leagues as the ban on providing him with no-objection certificates till December 31, 2015 remains.

While the left-hander thanked the board for reducing his sentencing, he however, declined to make any comment yesterday.

Ever since the player was suspended on July 7, the 27-year-old has spent his time following a separate training programme at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. He also took part in an unofficial two-day practice match at Mirpur and played for Bangladesh Under-19.

The all-rounder's next international assignment will be in Incheon, Korea when Bangladesh take part in the Asian Games.