Bangladesh batsman Sabbir suspended

Dhaka Jan 1 (IANS) As punishment for assaulting a fan during a first-class match Bangladesh batsman Sabbir Rahman has been stripped of his BCB central contract.

According to a ESPNcricinfo report Sabbir has also been fined Tk 20 lakh ($25 000 approx). He won t be playing domestic cricket for the next six months.

Falling under Grade B in the BCB s list of contracted cricketers Sabbir was the first cricketer in Bangladesh to be punished in such a manner.

After the disciplinary committee s hearing on Monday Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Nazmul Hassan spelled out these punishments.

The incident took place on December 21 the second day of Rajshahi Division s National Cricket League game against Dhaka Metropolis.

According to the report Sabbir also allegedly misbehaved with the match referee.

Sabbir according to the committee s Vice Chairman Sheikh Sohel apologised for his actions during Monday s hearing.

"We felt that he didn t learn anything from his past two punishments " Sohel said. "We have meted out a heavy punishment. He is out of the national contract which is a huge blow. He is also fined Tk 20 lakh. But this is his last chance. If he has another brush with indiscipline he will be permanently suspended."

--IANS
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