Pakistani all-rounder Shoaib Malik lately revealed that he had lost interest in playing for Pakistan anymore, although he has not made any announcement regarding his possible retirement.
Malik mentioned, in an interview with a local sports website: “No, I am happy and satisfied after playing for so many years. I have no interest in playing for Pakistan again.”
Malik, who has already retired from two formats ODI and Test cricket, stated that his days in international cricket are over.
He added: “I have already announced retirement from two formats. I have been playing league cricket, and enjoying my time, wherever I get an opportunity to play, I try to avail it.” Ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup, Malik made himself available for selection in the squad.
Malik suggested Babar focus solely on giving his best as a batsman and get away from captaincy.
Star cricketer Shoaib Malik last played for Pakistan against Bangladesh in November 2021. Almost three years have passed since then. He could not enter the field for the national team. The 42-year-old made his first international appearance in 1999 and has represented Pakistan in 35 Tests, 287 ODIs, and 124 T20Is.