Dhaka (February 06, 2018): Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has arrived in Bangladesh to play his first full-fledged competition outside his homeland since serving a five-year ban for spot-fixing.
He was cleared by the Pakistan Cricket Board to play in the latest edition of the Dhaka Premier League, a popular Bangladesh club franchise which runs until March 20
Butt has committed to a full season for local giants Mohammedan Sporting Club, a club captained by Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan.
The former skipper is expected to make his debut against Brothers Union on Wednesday.
The club was looking for a left-handed opener and Butt “easily fit” the profile, adding they were not concerned about his past.
“It happened long, long ago. He already served out his ban.
“We don´t think it should be an issue now. We have seen him scoring runs and that is important to us.
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