Bangladesh, Oct. 6 -- Najmul Hossain Shanto had to return home without playing a match after traveling to Japan for the Asian Games due to a fever.

He was also unable to travel to the United Arab Emirates on schedule. But finally Shanto departed the country on Monday evening.

Najmul suffered considerably after contracting a fever in Japan; it was suspected that he might have had dengue. Shanto recovered quickly upon returning home. Multiple tests were conducted and all returned negative results.

The only area of concern was fitness. In the meantime, he also engaged in batting practice at the Mirpur Academy ground on Sunday and Monday. Subsequently Shanto passed the fitness test.

The BCB Coach Najmul Hossain said, "Regarding Shanto, I...