Bangladesh Cricket Authorities (BCA) have recommended a six-month ban for right-hand batsman Sabbir Rahman for allegedly abusing a fan on social media. Earlier, the 26-year-old was accused of physically assaulting a fan during a first-class match in December last year, following which he was given a six-month ban from domestic cricket, along with a fine of around USD 25,000.

Confirming the recommendations made in the abuse case, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Ismail Haider Mallick said that the ban proposed is by no means a lesser punishment and if the player did not mend his way, he would be served with stricter consequences.