He was banned for 10 years by the Bangladesh Cricket Board for participating in the "rebel" tournament, but along with other Bangladeshi players left the ICL in 2009 after an amnesty was offered.
A 10-year penalty was imposed on him by the Bangladesh Cricket Board for his role in the unauthorized tournament, and he subsequently left the ICL in 2009 as part of a group of Bangladeshi players who took advantage of an amnesty program.