profile of shoaib malik

shoaib malik

shoaib malik

shoaib malik

shoaib malik

shoaib malik

shoaib malik

shoaib malik

shoaib malik

shoaib malik

profile of shoaib malik

Shoaib Malik started his career as an off spinner but evolved into a batsman who can bowl in the years to come. Over the decade that started from 2000, Malik found himself performing various roles including opening, batting at the top order, middle order and even the tail, which made him a man for all situations and an all-rounder in the true sense. His flexibility and ability to adapt to different roles as per team needs made him one of Pakistan's best players, especially in the ODIs. 

In his early days, Malik was famous for his off spin action, which resembled another Pakistani legend Saqlain Mushtaq. However, the same action caused problems in 2004 when he was reported for a suspect action. It took eight months later for his action to be cleared, but Malik remained in the 

side as a batsman. Malik was at his best as a batsman in the 2005-06 period, where he enjoyed tremendous success, especially in the sub continent. He had a few memorable Test performances too, like his match-saving innings against Sri Lanka in 2006, during which he batted for the whole day and finished with an unbeaten 148. 

After Pakistan's disastrous World Cup campaign in 2007, Shoaib Malik became a front runner for the captain's post following Inzamam Ul Haq's retirement. With Younis Khan rejecting the offer, Malik was given the chance to lead Pakistan in both the Test and ODI squads. Malik started well with a 2- 1 ODI series win against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi, but things became worse from that point. Over the next two years, Malik and his side slumped to new lows, and much of the blame went the skipper's way. A report by the coach and manager blamed Malik to be a 'loner and an aloof person' who didn't interact much with his teammates. He was stripped from the post, and was replaced with Younis Khan. In March, 2010, Malik was handed a one year ban by the PCB for causing infighting within the team in the Australian tour. However, his ban was overturned and he returned to the side in the Asia Cup in June. He was left out again after failing to impress the selectors, and did not play in the World Cup. 

Source;cricbuzz