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The former Pakistan skipper Shoaib Malik is facing allegations of match-fixing in the current Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) season. His involvement has come under scrutiny after delivering three no-balls in a single over during the T20 competition. A journalist based in Bangladesh has reported that Malik's contract with Fortune Barisal has been immediately terminated due to these suspicions. Shoaib Malik's contract termination with Fortune Barisal follows a controversial performance in a recent BPL 2024 match against Khulna Tigers.
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The cricketer's lackluster display, marked by three no-balls in a single over resulting in 18 runs, raised concerns about his commitment to the game. Malik's batting efforts in the death overs yielded only five runs from six balls. Social media was abuzz with criticism, and fans speculated about the veteran cricketer's intentions, leading to his contract termination. Fortune Barishal made a significant decision by terminating Shoaib Malik's contract on grounds of suspected "fixing." The team owner, Mizanur Rahman, confirmed this move, as reported by a Bangladesh-based journalist in a tweet.
"Fortune Barisal has terminated the contract of Shoaib Malik on the suspicion of "fixing". During a recent match, Malik, who is a spinner, bowled three no-balls in one over. Mizanur Rahman, the team owner of Fortune Barishal, has confirmed the news," Syed Sami, a Bangladeshi journalist tweeted.
🚨 BREAKING: Fortune Barisal has terminated the contract of Shoaib Malik on the suspicion of "fixing". During a recent match, Malik, who is a spinner, bowled three no balls in one over. Mizanur Rahman, the team owner of Fortune Barishal, has confirmed the news. #BPL2024 pic.twitter.com/wOh6yE6hoT
— Syed Sami (@MrSyedSami) January 26, 2024
Shoaib Mallik has had an illustrious career
The veteran Pakistan player has had an eventual last couple of days. Earlier, he made headlines after his third marriage to Sana Javed and the ensuing social media backlash, has now taken a controversial turn with the termination of his BPL contract. This latest development adds another layer of scrutiny to the former captain's actions.
Shoaib Malik has demonstrated his cricketing skills across multiple formats over his career. In Test matches, he has featured in 35 games, accumulating a total of 1519 runs. His impact in One Day Internationals (ODIs) is substantial, having played 287 matches and achieved an impressive run tally of 6192. Malik has also made significant contributions in the T20 International arena, participating in 124 matches and scoring a total of 675 runs. In first-class cricket (FC), he has played 126 matches, amassing a noteworthy total of 7439 runs.