Owner of Fortune Barishal, the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) franchise, for which Shoaib Malik plays for has refuted the rumors of the cricketer’s contract being terminated due to allegations of fixing.
The Pakistan all-rounder played 3 matches for Fortune Barishal in BPL 2024 in the Mirpur leg of the tournament.
However, in the recent match against Khulna Tigers, Malik bowled three big no-balls in an over bringing spot light over his conduct. Malik also scored just five runs off six balls with the bat during that game.
However, the allegations of match-fixing against the Pakistan cricketer have not been proven.
Barishal owner Mizanur Rahman lauded Shoaib Malik's contribution to the team in the first three matches of the season. He, on January 26, 2024, refuted allegations of match-fixing against Shoaib Malik.
Shoaib Malik’s Bangladesh Premier League contract terminated on suspicion of "fixing"
“I deeply regret the rumor regarding Shoaib Malik. He is a great player. He gave us his best. So we should not make a ruckus about it. We lost two consecutive matches so we should focus on the upcoming matches and hopefully, we will turn around. Thank you for being around Fortune Barishal,” he said in a video.
Shoaib Malik left Dhaka to head to Dubai after the first three matches when speculation was rife. Despite showing support to Shoaib Malik, Barishal have signed his former Pakistan teammate Ahmed Shehzad for the remainder of the season.
