NEW DELHI: Pakistani all-rounder
Shoaib Malik
has put an end to all the speculations about his
contract termination
with
Bangladesh Premier League
(
BPL
) franchise
Fortune Barishal
.
It was earlier reported in the day that Fortune Barishal terminated Malik's contract amid the suspicions of match-fixing. The fixing charges surfaced after Malik bowled three no-balls in a single over in a match against Khulna Tigers.
However, Malik now has come up with a statement and dismissed all the rumours saying his contract was terminated through mutual agreement.
He clarified that he was in Dubai for pre-arranged personal commitments and expressed his desire to return and play for Barishal in a long post on X (formerly Twitter).
"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," Malik wrote.
"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.
Malik refuted all the baseless rumours and urged everyone to abstain from spreading false information that could harm reputations.
"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," he concluded.
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