Bangladesh's Hossain sent to prison on charges of torturing maid


  • Cricket
  • Monday, 05 Oct 2015

Bangladesh's Shahadat Hossain bowls during the first cricket test match against England at Lord's cricket ground in London May 27, 2010. REUTERS/Philip Brown

DHAKA (Reuters) - Bangladesh fast bowler Shahadat Hossain was sent to jail after surrendering on Monday on charges of torturing an 11-year-old housemaid, a day after his wife was arrested.

Bangladesh Cricket Board has suspended him from all forms of cricket until the charges are cleared.

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