"The current Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) season is under scrutiny due to unexpected claims that Fortune Barishal, the side that plays Pakistan's seasoned all-rounder Shoaib Malik, terminated his contract. Questions over Malik's absence from the team began to arise after he bowled three balls without hitting a ball in a Dhaka match against Khulna Tigers."

 

Following the Dhaka phase, Malik left for Dubai to be with his family, and Fortune Barishal officially stated that he would be absent for the entire season. However, rumors quickly surfaced suggesting that the team's owner, Mizanur Rahman, terminated Malik's contract due to suspicions of match-fixing—an allegation strongly denied by Rahman.

In response to the swirling speculation, Mizanur Rahman addressed the media, categorically dismissing the rumors as false. "This is false news. We did not do anything like that," Rahman asserted. He went on to clarify that Malik's departure was for personal reasons, and the team had not taken any action against the player. Fortune owner even hinted at the possibility of bringing Malik back later in the BPL if he becomes available.

A video message featuring Mizanur Rahman was later shared on Fortune Barishal's social media platforms, where he expressed gratitude to the team's supporters and vehemently condemned the rumors surrounding Malik. "Shoaib Malik is a good player, and he gave his best game for us. We don’t want to talk about this more. We have lost two consecutive matches; now we have to concentrate on the next match," Rahman emphasized.

Akif Javed and Ahmad Shehzad are two more Pakistani players that Fortune Barishal signed quickly in an attempt to bolster their team. As the BPL moves into the Sylhet phase, which features ten pivotal matches, the team's management seems committed to regrouping and concentrating on the forthcoming games.

Following matches in Sylhet, the BPL, which has captured the attention of cricket fans with its competitive encounters, will make its way back to Dhaka, make a stop in Chattogram, and end the season with the final phase back in Dhaka. A surprising level of excitement has been added to this season of the Bangladesh Premier League by the uncertainty surrounding Shoaib Malik's relationship with Fortune Barishal.