KARACHI: Former Pakistan cricket group captain Shoaib Malik has formally introduced his retirement from the Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL).
In a press release shared on his social media account, Shoaib Malik stated that he completely loved each second of his 10-year PSL journey, each on and off the sphere, including that the time had now come to convey this chapter to an finish.
I cherish each single second and friendship I’ve made on and off the sphere all through my 10 years of the Pakistan Tremendous League as a participant. It is time to name it a day. Nonetheless, my ardour and motivation to serve for the betterment of cricket will at all times stay.
Thanks…
— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) January 20, 2026
He additional acknowledged that his companies for the betterment of cricket would at all times stay obtainable sooner or later.
It’s value noting that Shoaib Malik had introduced his retirement from Check cricket in 2015 and from One Day Internationals in 2019.
Though he has not formally retired from T20 Internationals, the 44-year-old all-rounder has not represented Pakistan since 2021. Nonetheless, he continued to function within the PSL and different T20 leagues world wide.
Shoaib Malik performed all 10 seasons of the PSL, representing 4 franchises throughout his profession — Karachi Kings, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators. He performed his closing PSL season in 2025 for Quetta Gladiators.
Alternatively, quick bowler Haris Rauf won’t be a part of Pakistan’s 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.
Sources point out that nationwide group coach Mike Hesson has not been in favor of together with Haris within the squad because the Asia Cup closing. Following the Asia Cup, Rauf has not featured in any T20 matches for Pakistan.
At present, Haris Rauf is taking part within the Massive Bash League in Australia.
