Amid calls for to convey again veteran Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik within the squad for the T20 World Cup, the 40-year-old stated he’s fully match and able to give his 100 per cent if wanted.
Talking to Sama TV about his World Cup, Malik stated, “My job is to play cricket whenever I get a chance. It is the team management’s decision to take me or not. Whenever I get a chance, I will do it. I’ll try to take advantage. Mujhe kisise koi problem nehi hain. Main kisike koi against nehi hu kyunki positive rehna It has been a major reason behind my success in my career.”
Malik, who had a world profession spanning over 22 years, was dropped from the Pakistan T20 World Cup squad. The veteran cricketer additionally spoke about his relationship with skipper Babar Azam.
“We are in fixed contact. Yes, earlier we used to speak lots, however now he’s the captain and he ought to be on condition that area. Main khud iss cheez se guzra hu. Isiliye maine aajtak koi strain nehi dala na kabhi dalunga na kabhi persuade karne ki koshish karunga,” He added.
Pakistan’s center order has been a significant concern for the workforce administration as no different batsman within the center order might rating massive runs. From the Asia Cup loss to a 4-3 loss within the 7-T20I sequence in opposition to England and a poor efficiency within the ongoing tri-series in New Zealand, solely the opening pair of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan took the accountability of scoring runs.
Pakistan’s ‘poor choice’ is beneath assault because of the failure of the center order. Many veteran cricketers felt that Shoaib Malik or maybe Mohammad Hafeez ought to have been within the center order to strengthen the batting in addition to the bowling, however neither of them was thought of for the T20 World Cup.
Pakistan will begin their T20 World Cup marketing campaign in opposition to India on 23 October on the Melbourne Cricket Stadium.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
