Shahadat’s ban lifted ‘considering his family crisis’
National discard Shahadat Hossain, who was banned for five years with two of those suspended for assaulting a teammate during a domestic game in 2019, was allowed to participate in the ongoing Dhaka Premier Division T20 League (DPDL) considering his family crisis, informed BCB Cricket Operations Chairman Akram Khan today.
Shahadat today featured for Partex Sporting Club in their DPDL encounter against Old DOHS Sports Club at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. The 34-year-old pacer remained wicketless, conceding 16 in his two overs, in a game where his side were thrashed by 10 wickets by Old DOHS.
"He had talked with me regarding lifting his ban earlier [in February this year]. His mother has been diagnosed with cancer. And hence, considering his family problems, we decided to lift his ban and let him play," said Akram to The Daily Star today.
Shahadat, while playing for Dhaka Division in the National Cricket League (NCL), failed to keep his emotions in control and ended up slapping Arafat Sunny Junior after the latter had refused to shine the ball during their side's encounter against Khulna Division in November, 2019.
The 34-year-old, who played 38 Tests, 51 ODIs and 6 T20Is for the national side, was also levied a 3 lakh Taka fine for his behaviour.
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