The Daily Star<\/a><\/em>, Shoaib had flown to Dubai after the Dhaka phase of the BPL.<\/p>\nThe report said he was scheduled to join the team before the Sylhet phase, which started today, but the all-rounder would not take any further part in the tournament.<\/p>\n
\u201cMalik\u2019s sudden departure raised a few eyebrows, especially when considering his bizarre bowling in his last when he bowled three no-balls in an over,\u201d the report said.<\/p>\n
Shoaib posted a message on X today, saying, \u201cI would like to address and dismiss the recent rumors circulating about my playing position with Fortune Barishal.<\/p>\n
\u201cI 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,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI extend my best wishes to Fortune Barishal for their upcoming matches, and if needed, I am available to support them if needs be,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to emphasise 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,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s crucial for everyone to verify information before believing and spreading it. Falsehoods can harm reputations and create unnecessary confusion. Let\u2019s prioritise accuracy and rely on credible sources to ensure a clear understanding of the facts,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Shoaib also shared a video of franchise owner Mizanur Rahman, which was subtitled in English, in which he said that the there had been a lot of talk online about Shoaib, terming it \u201cwrong and completely a misconception\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cShoaib Malik played his level best. We have nothing to complain to anyone,\u201d Rehman said, adding that he had not contacted news channels or anyone else.<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t try to make a big fuss out of this,\u201d he added. He expressed the hope that his team could reach the finals and play well.<\/p>\n
Fortune Barishal also posted a video of Rahman on its official Facebook page, saying: \u201cDon\u2019t believe in such rumours made by yellow media\u2019s [sic<\/em>]. Shoaib Malik is a senior player. We should respect him and he deserve [sic<\/em>] respect.\u201d<\/p>\nAccording to The Daily Star<\/em>, Rahman \u2014 who was speaking in Bengali in the video \u2014 said, \u201cWe have heard many things about Shoaib Malik in the past few days and I protest those rumours. Shoaib Malik is a good player and he has given his best for the team. So we don\u2019t want to discuss the issue anymore.<\/p>\n\u201cSince we lost two consecutive matches, we would want to concentrate on our upcoming games and look to win the next match and reach the final,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n