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Claims about Shoaib Malik’s match-fixing ‘baseless’: Fortune Barishal

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Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Fortune Barishal refuted the reports claiming that Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik engaged in match-fixing during the tournament. 

Reports emerged early morning today that Fortune Barishal terminated Malik’s contract over suspicion of match-fixing.

The 41-year-old cricketer played three matches for the franchise in the BPL 2024 in the Mirpur leg of the tournament.

The spokesperson of Fortune Barishal said that the reports about Malik’s match-fixing in the BPL tournament were “baseless”. 

On the other hand, the owner of the team, Mizanur Rehman, said that Shoaib Malik is a good cricketer, adding that the Pakistani player performed very well for his team. 

Rehman confirmed in a video message that Malik left BPL due to personal reasons.

“This is wrong and completely misconception. I have not given any information to the news channel or anyone else. […] We do not have any complaint against Shoaib Malik, don’t try to make bid fuss out of this,” he said. 

The suspicions arose when Malik bowled three no-balls in the same over against Khulna Riders. The all-rounder overstepped on three occasions and scored just five runs off six balls with the bat during that game.

The match was played on January 22. 

Separately, Malik also addressed the rumours on his X, formerly Twitter, account. He said that he “strongly refutes” the baseless rumours about match-fixing.

“I would like to address and dismiss the recent rumours 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.”

Extending his best wishes to the franchise for their upcoming matches, the cricketer said that he would be available to support the team in the future. 

Malik also emphasised the importance of exercising caution when it comes to rumours. “I want to make it clear that I strongly refute these baseless rumours. It’s crucial for everyone to verify information before believing and spreading it,” he wrote on X.

“Falsehoods can harm reputations and create unnecessary confusion. Let’s prioritise accuracy and rely on credible sources to ensure a clear understanding of the facts. Thank you for your understanding and diligence,” the Pakistani player wrote. 

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Saying goodbye to international cricket, Bismah Maroof

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The decision to leave international cricket was made by Pakistani women’s cricket player Bismah Maroof on Thursday.

According to details, Maroof declared, “I am choosing to say goodbye to the sport, which I really enjoy. I have had a really memorable cricket journey.”

Saying, “The PCB, companions, family, and fans have always supported me,” she highlighted the importance of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and fans to her career.

With an average of 29.55, Maroof had scored 3369 runs in 136 WODIs while playing for Pakistan.

Throughout 140 WT20Is, Maroof averaged 27.55 and scored 2893 runs.

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For the Pakistani team’s T20I against New Zealand, Haseebullah has replaced Azam Khan.

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In a brief press release, PCB said, “The national selection committee has announced wicketkeeper/batter Haseebullah as the replacement player for Azam Khan, who was sidelined from the T20I series against New Zealand due to a tear in his right calf muscle.”

The information indicates that Haseebullah will become a member of the Pakistan team following the third Twenty20 International, and he will be eligible to be selected for the two remaining Twenty20 Internationals, which are slated to take place in Lahore on Thursday and Saturday, respectively.

Earlier in the year, Haseebullah, 21, played in his only Twenty20 international match against New Zealand.

or the unfamiliar, Azam Khan was declared out of the whole series on Saturday after missing the first Twenty20 International because of pain in his right knee and right calf muscle.

According to PCB, “Azam Khan has been advised to undergo a 10-day rest following radiology reports confirming a Grade One tear of his right calf muscle.”

The announcement also stated, “Azam will therefore be unable to take part in the current Twenty20 International series against New Zealand, which concludes in Lahore on April 27.”

Notably, Mark Chapman’s incredible innings helped the visitors to an easy seven-wicket victory in the third Twenty20 International, tying the five-match series between Pakistan and New Zealand at one.

Pakistan team for the Twenty20 Internationals in New Zealand

Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Babar Azam (c), Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Irfan Khan Niazi, Usama Mir, Zaman Khan

Mohammad Ali, Agha Salman, Sahibzada Farhan, and Muhammad Wasim Jr. are the reserve players.

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Rain cancels out Pakistan vs. New Zealand’s opening Twenty20 international

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As the rain returned, Shaheen Shah Afridi’s expertly timed in-swinger to dismiss Tim Robinson left only a two-ball match going on at the Pindi Cricket Stadium.

On-field umpires Aleem Dar and Ahsan Raza shook hands with the players and decided to call off the contest as soon as the rain started up again. Additionally, there was a thirty-minute delay in the planned fixture toss. Then, after winning the coin toss, Michael Bracewell, the captain of New Zealand, decided to bat first.

The players from both sides assembled shortly after for the national anthems, but more rain caused the proceedings to be postponed.

The match appeared likely to be called off before a ball was played due to the intensity of the second spell of rain. But after the rain stopped, the ground crew worked extremely hard, and the game might go into five overs.

The second game, which takes place at the same location on April 20, will pit the two teams against one another.

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