Shoaib Malik involved in match fixing in BPL!! Fortune Barishal suspend Pakistan player's contract after No-Ball controversy erupts
Published - 26 Jan 2024, 02:09 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 10:23 AM
Former Pakistan skipper Shoaib Malik is in trouble after being accused of match-fixing during the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League. Fortune Barishal terminated Shoaib Malik’s BPL contract, citing suspicions of match-fixing during their game against the Khulna Riders.
Shoaib Malik came under scrutiny for bowling three no-balls in the match against the Khulna Tigers. Malik bowled only one over during the match and conceded 18 runs, with two boundaries and a six. Fortune Barishal suffered an 8-wicket defeat in the match.
Before this development, Malik planned to travel to Dubai for personal reasons, prompting Fortune Barishal to officially announce his absence from the remaining matches. However, reports suggest that the owner has abruptly decided to terminate Malik’s contract.
Fortune Barishal Has Terminated Shoaib Malik’s Contract – Reports
A Bangladesh-based journalist confirmed that Fortune Barisal promptly terminated Malik’s contract in response to concerns about the integrity of the game.
“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,” the journalist wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
3 no-balls and 18 runs in one over. Not the best outing this week for Shoaib Malik.
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.#BPL2024 #BPLonFanCode #ShoaibMalik pic.twitter.com/PNmHeOqgJq— FanCode (@FanCode) January 23, 2024
🚨 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
Sania Mirza’s Sister Confirms Divorce On Social Media
Last week in Karachi, Shoaib Malik celebrated his third marriage with Pakistani actor Sana Javed, sharing wedding pictures on social media with the caption: ‘And We created you in pairs.’ The cricketer ended his prior 13-year marriage with Indian tennis star Sania Mirza.
Addressing rumors on social media, Sania’s sister, Anam Mirza, confirmed her sister’s divorce from Shoaib Malik. Anam revealed that the separation occurred months ago. Anam urged respecting Sania’s privacy and conveyed her best wishes for Shoaib’s future journey.
“Sania has always kept her personal life away from the public eye. However, today the need has arisen for her to share that Shoaib and she have been divorced for a few months now. She wishes Shoaib well for his new journey ahead!” Anam Mirza posted on Instagram.
“At this sensitive period of her life, we would like to refrain from indulging in any speculation and to respect her need for privacy,” she added.
Shoaib Malik has demonstrated his cricketing prowess throughout his career across different formats. He represented Pakistan in 35 Tests, 287 ODIs, and 124 T20Is. His last international appearance was in November 2021, during a T20I match against Bangladesh.
Also read: Shoaib Malik Scripts History, Joins Chris Gayle In Elite T20 List Post 3rd Marriage Announcement
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