Tag: Shoaib Malik

‘I don’t care what people say’ Malik eyes more international cricket

KARACHI: Pakistan’s veteran cricketer Shoaib Malik once again emphasized continuing with international cricket as he feels fit and fine to play. 

In a local event here on Friday, Malik talked to the media about his age concerns and retirement rumours. “Do I look old?” Malik asked the journalist in reply to her question. “See, I don’t care what people say about me. I enjoy myself and try to enjoy my cricket as well. I feel, I am fit enough to play and I will continue,” he said.

To a query about playing the home T20I series against West Indies next month, Malik wasn’t sure. “I am not sure about playing the T20I series,” Malik responded.

It must be noted here that several reports claimed that Malik was about to play his last T20I during Pakistan’s tour to Bangladesh. Pakistan won the T20I series 3-0 against Bangladesh, becoming the first team to whitewash them at their home.

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‘From criticism to fan following’ Asif, Haris win heart on internet

SHARJAH: Asif Ali and Haris Rauf performed outstandingly in their departments to help Pakistan notch second consecutive victory in the T20 World Cup 2021. 

Asif scored match-winning 27 runs whereas Haris picked up his T20I career-best 4-22 to help Pakistan restrict New Zealand to 134-8 in the seventh match of the event.

With their top-class performances, the two cricketers finally caught the limelight and their critics turned into their fans within no time.

Here’s how Pakistanis reacted to these two performing at their best;

https://twitter.com/waqasakhter077/status/1453048739145437184

https://twitter.com/UmairSayss_/status/1452583121862410240

https://twitter.com/Usama___Ahmad/status/1453053700860170244

Pakistan is currently at the top of Group 2’s points table by winning their first two matches. They will now face Afghanistan on October 29.

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Malik gets wild card entry in Pakistan’s T20 World Cup

LAHORE: Experienced cricketer Shoaib Malik has replaced injured Sohaib Maqsood in Pakistan’s T20 World Cup squad, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Saturday. 

The decision came after Maqsood was ruled out from the squad following medical advice to take a rest due to a back injury.

Malik captained Pakistan in the inaugural T20 event in 2007 and was a member of the side that won the tournament in 2009. After missing the West Indies event in 2010, he featured in 2012, 2014, and 2016 tournaments.

Pakistan Squad:

Babar Azam (captain, Central Punjab), Shadab Khan (vice-captain, Northern), Asif Ali (Northern), Fakhar Zaman (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Haider Ali (Northern), Haris Rauf (Northern), Hasan Ali (Central Punjab), Imad Wasim (Northern), Mohammad Hafeez (Central Punjab), Mohammad Nawaz (Northern), Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Mohammad Wasim Jnr (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicketkeeper, Sindh), Shaheen Shah Afridi (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and Shoaib Malik (Central Punjab)

Traveling reserves – Khushdil Shah (Southern Punjab), Shahnawaz Dahani (Sindh) and Usman Qadir (Central Punjab)

Player Support Personnel: Mansoor Rana (manager), Saqlain Mushtaq (interim head coach), Shahid Aslam (assistant to head coach), Matthew Hayden (batting consultant), Vernon Philander (bowling consultant), Cliffe Deacon (physiotherapist), Drikus Saaiman (strength and conditioning coach), Abdul Majeed (fielding coach), Talha Ejaz (team analyst), Col (retd) Muhammad Imran (Security Manager), Ibrahim Badees (media and digital manager), Dr Najeeb Soomro (team doctor) and Malang Ali (Masseur)

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Malik becomes third batter to score 11,000 runs in T20 cricket

Lahore: Veteran batter Shoaib Malik has become the third batter to reach 11,000 runs in T20 Cricket.

The 39-old achieved the feat during the National T20 Cup in Rawalpindi against Southern Punjab. He is representing Central Punjab.

He joins the elite list which only includes Chris Gayle (14276) and Keiron Pollard (11223)  of the West Indies.

Malik has played 442 T20 matches from 2005-2021, scoring 11014 runs at an average of 37+. He has scored 67 fifties, however, he is yet to register a hundred in this format.

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Malik still unaware of reason behind exclusion from national side

Karachi: Veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik has opened up over his exclusion from the Pakistan T20I team, revealing he is still trying to figure out the reason.
The 39-year-old Malik last played for Pakistan in T20I against England in Manchester in September 2020.
“I don’t understand why I was dropped from the team. I don’t want to drag this issue. It doesn’t matter how much your age is. You should meet the team’s criteria in terms of performance, fitness,” Malik in an interview with Cricket Pakistan.
“Most importantly, as a senior player if you keep the environment of dressing room healthy and respect your management and young players, then nothing else matters,” he added.
On the other hand, Malik is confident in playing for the national side in T20 World Cup later this year.
“I still believe that I can be useful in the T20 format. I’m not thinking that I won’t play the [T20] World Cup, I’m still hopeful about featuring in the World Cup and giving my all,” he maintained.

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