Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has said he could be in contention for national selection after leading his sides to domestic one-day and Twenty20 titles. He led Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to the National One-day Cup title while finishing it as the leading scorer and second on the list of wicket-takers. Two weeks later, he led Sialkot Stallions to the National Super Eight T-20 Cup. Malik was called for a fitness assessment at the National Cricket Academy.
“I know I have a lot of cricket left. The PCB knows what I am capable of and how I can make a difference by being in the team. I am fit and in the best form. There is always a bad patch in every player’s life but that doesn’t mean he is done with his cricket – that’s not the case,” he said. Malik last represented Pakistan in the ODI series against England in UAE, but was dropped for the Asia Cup, the Daily Times reports.
“I am very motivated to try and get back into the side. There is always a time in your life when you are tested but what’s important is that you stand tall and look for the best out of the worst. I have played some great match-winning knocks for the country that earned me a great reputation both on and off the field,” he said. Malik’s previous comeback attempts proved to be disappointing and he failed to impress against Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and England.
Malik is a useless player. He has done nothing for the team in the last five years. It's a shame he still has the audacity to declare himself available for the national team.
Why this confidence so suddenly?He can never be forgiven along with Imran Nazir for intentionaly throwing away Hong Kong Sixes title.He should be permanently sidelined along with other Sialkoti Imran Nazir.Both are a disgrace to the country.There are better players waiting in the wings who are not intriguers.
Mr Moderator you seem to fall in the same class as Shoaib Malik.No wonder my comments are held back.You should not be proud of such distinction.
Malik deserves the chance. he successfully led the domestic team….
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