Shoaib Malik Nationalist Cricketer
Malik Scored 10463 Runs in international Cricket and one of the most senior in the team
My decision from Test Cricket was to create space for juniors and future of Pakistan
Shoaib Malik become family ambassador when married to Sania Mirza
By Adrees Malik
Shoaib Malik is the only player who bridged sport of Two Rival countries (Pakistan and India) with his family knot after marriage with India topped tennis player Sani Mirza, but it’s not his recognition symbol, he is famous for his middle order innings and middle over bowling.
He played a quick knock of 81 runs against SL in first ODI of five match’s series at DSC and declared man of the match instead of young Babar Azam who scored 6thcentury of his career in 32nd ODI match.
Malik in post match press conference answered to journalists with his natural smile style that he always think about the future of Pakistan Cricket and that was the reason behind his retirement from test Cricket in a test against England in November 2015.
“I played my best for my country and it’s my priority all the time as senior team mates, I want to create the space for my juniors which is the future of Pakistan Cricket team and you know because of my decision Babar Azam become a key middle order player in recent years” Malik said who ended his career in 35th Test match against England.
Shoaib Malik scored 10463 runs in international Career and played 377 matches in total.
He played 35 test matches and scored 1898 with 245 career best while 32 wickets, 253 ODI and 6846 runs made while 153 wickets in his account, 89 T20 played with 1719 runs and 25 wickets.
“It’s your responsibility being a senior to think about the future of your team and juniors as well” Malik said
Malik Record with the First class also impressive as he scored 6559 runs and one of the key player who scored 10683 mile stone in list A matches as well.
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