Recently, there’s been a lot happening with Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik. He was playing in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) for Fortune Barishal, and things got complicated when he bowled three no-balls in a row during a match.
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At first, there were rumors that his cricket contract got canceled because of this. Shoaib Malik is known not only for his cricket skills but also for his personal life, having recently married for the third time to Sania Javed.
But now, there’s a twist in the story. The owner of Fortune Barishal, Mizanur Rahman, has changed his stance on the matter. Initially, there were talks about ending Malik’s contract, but now Rahman is saying something different.
Why is Shoaib Malik in Trouble?
Shoaib Malik was playing for Fortune Barishal in the BPL, and during a match against Khulna Tigers, he bowled three no-balls in a row on January 22. People started talking about match-fixing, and it was even said that his cricket contract was over.
But now, Mizanur Rahman, the owner of Fortune Barishal, has spoken up. In a video, he said he’s really sorry about the rumors and wants everyone to know that Shoaib Malik is a great player who has done a lot for the team. Rahman is asking fans to stop making a big deal out of it and focus on the upcoming matches. He thanked all the fans for their support.
What Happened Before?
Before this change in statement, Fortune Barishal was considering ending Shoaib Malik’s contract because of suspicions about match-fixing. Malik himself had stepped down after that match where he bowled those three no-balls.
How Shoaib Malik Performed in the Controversial Over
During that match, playing against Khulna Tigers, Shoaib Malik faced a lot of criticism for his bowling. In one over, he bowled three no-balls and gave away 18 runs. People on social media were not happy, and many were even calling for an investigation into whether the match was fixed.
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Summary of the Match
Fortune Barishal batted first and scored 187 runs for the loss of four wickets. In response, Khulna Tigers managed to win the match, losing only two wickets in 18 overs.
Shoaib Malik’s Cricket Career Stats
Tests: 35 matches, 1898 runs, 32 wickets
ODIs: 287 matches, 7534 runs, 158 wickets
T20Is: 124 matches, 2435 runs, 28 wickets
The whole situation with Shoaib Malik’s cricketing career is still uncertain, and fans are waiting to see what happens next.
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