Fortune Barishal made a surprising move by terminating Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik’s contract over suspected “fixing” allegations. Malik, who recently returned to Dubai after three matches with Fortune Barishal, faced scrutiny following a particular incident during the match against Khulna Riders on January 22.
During the game, Barishal captain Tamim Iqbal introduced Shoaib Malik as a bowler in the powerplay. However, Malik’s performance fell short of expectations as he unexpectedly bowled three no-balls in the over, resulting in conceding 18 runs. This raised considerable suspicion and prompted online trolling for the veteran all-rounder.
In response to the controversy, Fortune Barishal’s owner, Mizanur Rahman, took swift action, deciding to terminate Shoaib Malik’s contract on suspicion of fixing. Consequently, Malik will no longer be part of the ongoing .
Fortune Barishal has had a mixed performance in the tournament, winning one match and losing two. Currently, they find themselves in the second-to-last position on the points table. The sudden contract termination has added a layer of intrigue and controversy to this season of the Bangladesh Premier League.
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