Bashar to terminate contract with ICL

The BCB offered a reprieve this month,asking players to terminate contracts with the league by June 15 to have their bans lifted. However,the board has said they would not be eligible for national selection until next year. Bashar told a news conference on Monday that he had decided to return as it had been painful to be away from mainstream cricket.

Over the last few months,I have realised that I lost more than what I gained by joining ICL. People used to respect me as a former national captain,but when I joined ICL,it changed, the 36-year-old said. Being a banned cricketer,I always felt embarrassed when I mingled with people. I was looking for an opportunity to return and I am thankful that the Board gave it to me.