The Bangladesh Cricket Board partially lifted his ban in 2016, allowing him to play domestic first-class and List A cricket. But he was still suspended from international and franchise-based Twenty20 cricket for another two years. Ashraful, who turned 34 in July, showed a glimpse of his talent in domestic 50-over Dhaka Premier League competition last year when he scored five centuries in 13 matches to accumulate 665 runs at an average of 66.50.

Bangladesh chief selector Minhajul Abedin told reporters in Dhaka on Sunday however that Ashraful must prove his form and fitness. Ashraful, who played 61 Tests, 177 one-day internationals and 23 Twenty20 internationals, acknowledged he has a tough road ahead to revive his international career.

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"Of course it will be tough to get a chance in the Bangladesh team," he said. "Still I think if I can perform. There is plenty of room for me to serve Bangladesh team. This is what I believe," said Ashraful. He said he believed he would face little problem in the dressing room if he was picked again, since he always maintained a good relationship with his former team-mates. Bangladesh last week completed a T20 series victory over the West Indies in Florida.

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