Cricketer Shoaib Malik addressed rumours about terminating his contract with Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) team Fortune Barishal. He clarified that his departure from Bangladesh was due to a pre-scheduled media commitment in Dubai. This response came amidst speculative reports, largely unsourced, suggesting his contract was ended over match-fixing suspicions.
Clarifications and Statements from Shoaib Malik and Franchise Owner
It was reported that Malik had left for Dubai after the Dhaka phase of the BPL and was not expected to return for the remainder of the tournament. This led to speculation, especially after Malik’s unusual bowling performance in his last game. However, Malik refuted these rumours on social media, emphasizing his pre-arranged plans and expressing his support for Fortune Barishal.
Malik also highlighted the importance of verifying information and not spreading baseless rumours. Additionally, he shared a video of the franchise owner, Mizanur Rahman, who dismissed the online speculations about Malik as incorrect and expressed his satisfaction with Malik’s performance. Fortune Barishal’s official Facebook page echoed these sentiments, urging people not to believe rumours and showing respect for Malik as a senior player.
In the video, Rahman, speaking in Bengali, reiterated his support for Malik, praising his contributions to the team and expressing a desire to focus on upcoming matches and the team’s goal of reaching the finals.
