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[Saba Sports News] Veteran Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik, who recently made headlines by announcing his third marriage to actress Sana Javed, once again found himself in the limelight amid reports suggesting his contract termination with the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) franchise Fortune Barishal over alleged suspicions of ‘match-fixing.’
The controversy arose during Malik’s stint with Fortune Barishal in the sixth match of the BPL against Khulna Tigers in Dhaka, where he delivered three no balls in the same over.
Rumours quickly spread, prompting the 41-year-old to address the issue via social media and refute claims of contract termination. He cited a pre-existing media commitment in Dubai as the reason for his departure from Bangladesh.
In an official statement, Malik clarified, “I would like to address and dismiss the recent rumors circulating about my playing position with Fortune Barishal. I had a thorough discussion with our captain, Tamim Iqbal, and we mutually planned the way forward. I had to leave Bangladesh for a pre-committed media engagement in Dubai.”
He extended his best wishes to Fortune Barishal for their upcoming matches and expressed his readiness to support them if needed, reaffirming his love for the game.
“I extend my best wishes to Fortune Barishal for their upcoming matches, and if needed, I am available to support them if needs be. I have always found joy in playing the game and will continue to do so,” he added.
Emphasizing the importance of verifying information and cautioning against the spread of baseless rumors, Malik urged everyone to prioritize accuracy and rely on credible sources to avoid reputational harm and confusion.
“I want to emphasize the importance of exercising caution when it comes to rumors, especially those circulating recently. I want to make it clear that I strongly refute these baseless rumors. It’s crucial for everyone to verify information before believing and spreading it. Falsehoods can harm reputations and create unnecessary confusion. Let’s prioritize accuracy and rely on credible sources to ensure a clear understanding of the facts. Thank you for your understanding and diligence. Thank you for your love & support as always,” Malik concluded.