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Shoaib Malik (Source: Twitter)
Shoaib Malik has gone on record and stated that he is available to play T20Is for the Pakistan side. Malik stated that he wants to make a comeback in the shortest format of the game. Malik then stated that he will not be making a comeback in ODIs and Tests for the Men in Green. Malik last played a T20I for Pakistan in 2021.
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"When I was dropped from the Pakistan team, my performances and stats were very good. I have retired from Tests and ODI and I have no plans of making a comeback in those formats. However, I am ready to return to the T20 team if they call me. But I don't expect anything from the captain, the selectors, or the PCB. I have zero expectations from anyone. I am fit and will continue as long as I enjoy playing," Malik said to Pak TV.
"My Hopes are high" - Shoaib Malik on Pakistan's chances in the ODI World Cup in India
The All-rounder has been a globe-trotter all around the world in T20 Leagues. He is currently playing for Jaffna Kings in the Lanka Premier League. In Kings game against Dambulla Aura, Malik smashed an unbeaten 74 off 53 balls with five fours and six sixes. With the ball, he picked up 2-13 in his four overs.
In 124 T20Is, the all-rounder has scored 2345 runs at an average of 31.21. He has got the highest score of 75. With the ball, he has picked up 28 wickets at an average of 24.10. Malik has shown time and again that he is still a force to reckon with in the shortest format of the game. Malik then spoke about Pakistan's chances in the upcoming ODI World Cup.
"All the participating teams will be under pressure during the World Cup, and the same goes for Pakistan. However, Pakistan have been playing very well, and a lot of players are in great form currently. My hopes are very high." He said. Pakistan will play an ODI series against Afghanistan in Sri Lanka and then play the Asia Cup.
Let us take a look at the reactions on Twitter:
Shoaib Malik has seen his career span from Kargil War to Imran Khan's jail terms.
— Abhishek Ojha (@vicharabhio) August 8, 2023
What longevity. https://t.co/1DyFCwyqOC
Shoaib Malik ka beta bhi ek din uske sath khelega..... 🙃
— Goan Kaju🥂🍺 (@GoanBoy26) August 8, 2023
Why'd the management take him back in the team we have a sorted middle order and players who can play fast bowlers unlike Shoaib Malik
— Asad Sandhu 🇵🇸 (@theasadsandhu) August 8, 2023
Shoaib Malik is the new Shahid Afridi. Timeless legend https://t.co/wWVxAAfJR0
— Mohit Kabra (@KabraMohit) August 8, 2023
IPL mein Thala aur T20I mein Shoaib Malik, dono kabhi bhi retirement nahin lene waala
— Kisslay Jha🇮🇳 (@KisslayJha) August 8, 2023
Shoaib Malik is 1000 times better t20 batsman than piggy smith
— Artemis fowl (@baapofdhobi) August 8, 2023
Meanwhile Shoaib Malik is available for 2050 T20/T10/T5 World Cup for Pakistan 😂
— Desi Chaska (@DesiChaska87824) August 8, 2023
Few Asian cricketers keep performing better with age. Shoaib Malik is one of them.
— Pranav singh (@Pranav999singh) August 8, 2023
A generation has retired from Shoaib Malik's debut till now. But Malik is still looking to play next T20 World Cup. 🙏#EVERGREEN #PakistanCricket #IndianCricket
— Kartikya (@Kartikya020405) August 8, 2023
Why do some people find it so difficult so just let go. Run your restaurant and chill man #shoaibmalik
— Chirag Bhutra (@ChiragxBhutra) August 8, 2023