BPL 2024: Fortune Barishal’s Shoaib Malik to return on February 2

Good fortune Shoaib Malik’s sudden departure from the team last week caused an unexpected turn in Barishal’s ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) campaign. The cause of his abrupt departure remained a mystery, perplexing supporters and cricket lovers.

To put a stop to rumors, Shoaib Malik made the issue clear on social media by saying he wanted to address and refute recent rumors about his playing role with Fortune Barishal.

“I want to clarify and refute the current rumors that have been going around regarding my role with Fortune Barishal. After a lengthy conversation with our captain, Tamim Iqbal, we jointly discussed the next course of action. He wrote on ‘X’, “I had to leave Bangladesh for a pre-committed media engagement in Dubai.

Official statement ;
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… pic.twitter.com/kmPqPt1nxv

— Shoaib Malik (@realshoaibmalik) January 26, 2024

According to a new development, the seasoned all-rounder is scheduled to return to the team on February 2, returning in time for Fortune Barishal’s pivotal match against the Khulna Tigers on February 3. Malik’s comeback is expected to strengthen the roster for the squad as they try to move up the standings.

Shoaib Malik proved that he was a capable sixth-man batsman in his three prior appearances for Barishal, although he had trouble turning his starts into wins, recording 7, 5*, and 17* in a succession. Despite bowling an over in each of the first two games, he was unable to have a major effect with the ball in the third game.

Shoaib Malik was criticized for bowling the fourth over and stepping three times, giving up eighteen runs.

in the team’s second match against the Khulna Tigers. He became the sole spinner to overstep three times in a men’s T20 match, which is noteworthy.

Good luck With two wins from five games, Barishal is now in fifth place on the points table. They will be counting on Malik’s experience to swing the balance in their favor in the next few games. Cricket fans are excited to see Malik’s significant contributions during the remaining BPL games as we all await his return.