Veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik has introduced his retirement from the HBL Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL), bringing an finish to a decade-long affiliation with Pakistan’s premier T20 match.
Malik, certainly one of Pakistan cricket’s most enduring figures, confirmed his determination in an emotional assertion on Fb, thanking the league for shaping a big chapter of his profession.
“I cherish each single second and friendship I’ve made on and off the sector all through my 10 years of the Pakistan Tremendous League as a participant. It is time to name it a day. Nevertheless, my ardour and motivation to serve for the betterment of cricket will all the time stay. Thanks PSL,” Malik stated.
For the reason that inaugural version in 2016, Shoaib Malik has been a well-recognized presence within the HBL PSL, representing a number of franchises and remaining a reliable middle-order batter and part-time off-spinner.
Throughout his PSL profession, Malik featured in 92 matches, scoring 2,395 runs at a mean of 33.09, whereas additionally contributing 17 wickets.
Whereas his PSL journey has come to an in depth, Malik’s influence on Pakistan cricket stretches far past the league.
From the early days when the PSL was performed within the UAE to its progress into a completely home-based match, Malik remained an everyday characteristic, representing 4 franchises throughout his profession — Karachi Kings, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators.
Malik was a key member of Pakistan’s 2009 ICC Males’s T20 World Cup-winning squad and captained the nationwide facet in all three codecs throughout his profession.
Even after stepping away from worldwide cricket, he remained lively in international franchise leagues, showcasing outstanding longevity on the highest degree.
General, the all-rounder performed 557 T20 matches, scoring 13571 runs with the assistance of 83 half-centuries and claimed 187 within the format.
