Shoaib Malik

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Shoaib Malik
شعیب ملک
File:Shoaib Malik.jpg
Malik in Mumbai in 2012.
Personal information
Born (1982-02-01) 1 February 1982 (age 42)
Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan
Height Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1851: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value).
Batting style Right-hand bat
Bowling style Right-arm offbreak
Role All-rounder
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 169) 29 August 2001 v Bangladesh
Last Test 1 November 2015 v England
ODI debut (cap 128) 14 October 1999 v West Indies
Last ODI 5 October 2015 v Zimbabwe
ODI shirt no. 18
T20I debut (cap 10) 28 August 2006 v England
Last T20I 27 September 2015 v Zimbabwe
Domestic team information
Years Team
2004/05–2006/07 Sialkot Stallions
2003–2004 Gloucestershire
2001/02–2006/07 Sialkot
1999/00 Pakistan Reserves
1998/99–present PIA
1997/98–1998/99 Gujranwala
2008 Delhi Daredevils
2013–present Barbados Tridents
2013–present Hobart Hurricanes
Career statistics
Competition Test ODI FC LA
Matches 33 227 113 307
Runs scored 1,851 5,990 5,626 8,348
Batting average 37.78 34.43 36.29 37.43
100s/50s 3/8 8/34 15/25 14/49
Top score 245 143 200 143
Balls bowled 2,245 6,966 13,416 11,516
Wickets 21 147 226 276
Bowling average 61.47 36.53 29.21 31.11
5 wickets in innings 0 0 8 1
10 wickets in match 0 n/a 1 n/a
Best bowling 4/33 4/19 7/81 5/35
Catches/stumpings 16/– 77/– 58/– 120/–
Source: CricketArchive; cricinfo, 20 September 2015

Shoaib Malik (Punjabi, Urdu: شعیب ملک‎) (born 1 February 1982) is a Pakistani cricketer and former captain of the Pakistani side. He made his One-Day International debut in 1999 against the West Indies and his Test debut in 2001 against Bangladesh. On 3 November 2015, he announced his retirement from Test cricket and says his focus is to play in the 2019 Cricket World Cup.[1]

Shoaib Malik has taken over 100 ODI wickets, and has a batting average in the mid 30s in both Test and ODI cricket. His bowling action has come under scrutiny (particularly his doosra) but he has had elbow surgery to correct this. Malik was ranked second, behind teammate Shahid Afridi, in the ICC ODI all-rounder rankings in June 2008[2] In March 2010, Malik received a one-year ban from international cricket from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB); the ban was overturned two months later.[3]

Early career

Shoaib Malik first played tape-ball cricket in the streets as a child. He began playing cricket seriously in 1993/94 when he attended Imran Khan's coaching clinics in Sialkot. He began as a batsman, and developed his bowling later. He used to get in trouble with his family for playing cricket, as they wanted him to focus on his education. In 1996, Malik attended trials for the U-15 World Cup. He was selected in the squad for his bowling.[4]

In May 2001, Malik's bowling action was inspected. The PCB group of bowling advisers concluded that his stock off-spinner was legal, although his delivery going the other way was not. He was encouraged to concentrate on his off-spinand to practice bowling his other delivery without bending his arm.[5] In a One Day International (ODI) against England in June 2001, Malik suffered a fractured right shoulder after falling awkwardly while attempting to take a catch.[6]

Malik was approached by Gloucestershire County Cricket Club in July 2003 to act as a replacement for Ian Harvey, who was on international duty with Australia. John Bracewell, the club's director of cricket, commented that he was "excited by the prospect of signing an international spinning all-rounder to replace Ian during the Cheltenham Festival and the C&G semi-finals. He will add a new and refreshing dimension to the squad ... which is in keeping with our playing philosophy to both win and entertain".[7] He sufficiently impressed in two County Championship and three one-day matches that resulted in renewing of his contract for the 2004 season. Mark Alleyne, the club's head coach, remarked that "Shoaib did very well for us last year in the short time he was with us and fitted in very well. He is a gifted all-rounder who is worthy of a place in either discipline and as a 21-year-old, he can only get better and I am really pleased at having him in my squad".[8] Over the course of his two seasons at Gloucestershire, Malik played eight first-class matches, scoring 214 runs at an average of 17.83 with two fifties[9] and taking 15 wickets at an average of 45.06, with best bowling figures of 3/76.[10] He also played twelve one-day matches, scoring 345 runs at an average of 43.12 with three fifties[11] and taking 10 wickets at an average of 47.60, with best bowling figures of 3/28.[12]

In October 2004, Malik was reported to the International Cricket Council (ICC) for having a "potentially flawed bowling action";[13] eight months later, his action was cleared.[14] In the intervening period, Malik was used mainly as a batsman.[15] He was also given a one-Test ban by the Pakistan Cricket Board after admitting to deliberately losing a Twenty20 match for the Sialkot Stallions against Karachi Zebras to knock Lahore Eagles out of the 2004–05 ABN-AMRO Twenty-20 Cup. The inquiry concluded that the incident "damaged Pakistan's cricketing image and had shown disrespect to the crowd", but that "his actions were not part of any match-fixing with no financial implications, but were an immature attempt to express his disappointment at earlier decisions in the competition that he felt went against his side".[16]

During his Test career, Malik has batted at 5 different positions and has the unusual record of batting at every position except 11th in ODIs. Pakistan's problems in finding a reliable opening pair have led to Malik being used as an opener in Test and ODI matches. In Test cricket, he made a big impression with his match-saving innings against Sri Lanka in 2006, during which he batted for the whole day and finished with 148 runs not out. His bowling has been effective at times, especially in one-day cricket where his best bowling figures are four wickets for 19 runs (4/19) in addition to many 3-wicket hauls.

On the international stage Malik struggled in England. In 12 ODIs across four tours between 2001 and 2006 he scored 98 runs at an average of 8.16, with just two scores above 20, far below his career ODI average of 34.35. Of players who have played at least eight ODIs in England, Malik's is the furthest below his overall average.[17]

Pakistan captaincy

Following Inzamam-ul-Haq's resignation as Pakistan captain after the 2007 World Cup, Malik was put forward as one of the names for the captaincy along with Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf. After Younus Khan's rejection, Malik was the popular choice as a younger player and was seen to represent a fresh start after the Inzamam era.

Pakistan's coach, Bob Woolmer, was a strong advocate of Malik's case to become captain; in Woolmer's opinion Malik was "the sharpest tactical tack among his group ... a real presence on the field".[18] Former skipper Imran Khan also backed Malik for the role, stating "He appears to have a good cricket brain and could turn out to be a very good choice for Pakistan cricket".[19] Malik was appointed captain on 19 April 2007 by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), his experience considering his relatively young age and consistent performances were cited as other reasons for his appointment.[19] At the age of just 25, he was Pakistan's fourth youngest captain.[18]

In Malik's first series as captain, Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka 2–1 in an ODI series in Abu Dhabi. His next assignments were home Test and ODI series against South Africa, which Pakistan lost 1–0 and 3–2 respectively. 3–2 was the score in favour of India when Pakistan subsequently played an ODI series against their arch-rivals. Malik hit 89 and took three wickets in the final match, which Pakistan won by 31 runs.

Malik's captaincy lasted two years. A report by the coach and manager criticised his leadership, claiming that Malik was "a loner, aloof and involved in his own little world, which is OK but not when the team required a fully committed captain  We do not see any meaningful communication between players and captain other than his five-minute talk during the team meeting".[18] Younis Khan took over as captain on 27 January 2009[20] after a poor performance against Sri Lanka saw Malik step down.[20] In his two-year tenure as captain, Malik lead his country in two Tests, losing two and drawing one,[21] and 36 ODIs, of which Pakistan won 24,[22] and 17 T20Is, winning 12.[23]

Post-captaincy

In March 2010, Shoaib Malik was given a one-year ban from the national team by the PCB, who charged him for infighting within the team. It was part of a dramatic cull of players after Pakistan's winless tour of Australia, resulting in the fining or banning of seven players.[24] Two months later Lancashire County Cricket Club approached Malik to play for them during Twenty20 Cup. He agreed, saying "When Lancashire approached me to come and play for them I didn't hesitate in saying yes. I love playing cricket in England and the opportunity to play with a club of Lancashire's reputation was too good to pass up".[19] On 29 May 2010, Malik's ban was overturned and his Rs 2 million fine halved.[3] He was subsequently named in the 2010 Asia Cup squad,[25] and as a result, Malik pulled out of his contract with Lancashire.[26] Pakistan did not make the final of the four-team tournament,[27] and Malik played in two matches, amassing 47 runs.[28] Mailk was in Pakistan's squad to play Australia and England in England in June–August 2010, but was dropped from the side. A regular in the ODI side, over the previously 12 months he had averaged around 30 with the bat in ODIs, and excluding one score over 50, his batting average hovered around 20. Mohsin Khan, Pakistan's chairman of selectors, cited Malik's poor recent form as the reason for dropping him.[29]

Playing style

According to Cricinfo's Osman Samiuddin:[30]

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(Malik's) batting repertoire doesn't burst forth with strokes; there remains a distinctly utilitarian appeal to it. His drives straight are generally checked, dispossessed of flourish and in his forward defensive prods, there is an exaggerated care, just to make fully sure. It doesn't mean elegance doesn't come to him, as a couple of cover drives off Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh to bring Pakistan nearer its hundred showed. Midwicket slogging also comes naturally to him, usually more effective than beautiful.

— Osman Samiuddin, 2006

Malik is regarded as a flexible player. He is capable of hitting big shots but is also capable of rotating the strike with good placement. He has a strike rate of 80.4 runs per 100 balls, which compares favourably to players such as Rahul Dravid and Inzamam ul-Haq. His most brazen display of "power hitting" came in 2003 against South Africa when he scored 82 from 41 balls. As is required of most modern players, he also has displayed good defensive batting at times.

Domestic Cricket

Shoaib Malik is captain of the Sialkot Stallions. He has led them to a record 8 domestic T20 titles with the most recent coming on 18 May 2015.[31]

2016 Pakistan Super League

He is Part of Karachi Kings and Will Play as a Captain of the Team.

Personal life.[32]

On 12 April 2010, Malik married international Indian tennis player Sania Mirza[33] in an Islamic wedding ceremony at the Taj Krishna Hotel in Hyderabad, India followed by Pakistani wedding customs[34][35] for a mahr of ₹ 6.1 million (US$137,500). Their Walima ceremony was held in Lahore, Pakistan.[36]

International centuries

Test centuries

Shoaib Malik's Test centuries
# Runs Match Against City/Country Venue Year Result
1 148* 1  Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Colombo, Sri Lanka Sinhalese Sports Club Ground 2006 Drawn
2 134 3  Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Colombo, Sri Lanka Sinhalese Sports Club Ground 2009 Drawn
3 245 33  England United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Sheikh Zayed Stadium 2015 Drawn

One Day International centuries

Shoaib Malik's One Day International centuries
# Runs Match Against City/Country Venue Year Result
1 111* 21  West Indies United Arab Emirates Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium 2002 Won
2 115 23  New Zealand Pakistan Lahore, Pakistan Gaddafi Stadium 2002 Won
3 118 70  Hong Kong Sri Lanka Colombo, Sri Lanka Sinhalese Sports Club Ground 2004 Won
4 143 72  India Sri Lanka Colombo, Sri Lanka R. Premadasa Stadium 2004 Won
5 108 110  India Pakistan Lahore, Pakistan Gaddafi Stadium 2006 Lost
6 125* 165  India Pakistan Karachi, Pakistan National Stadium 2008 Lost
7 128 183  India South Africa Centurion, South Africa SuperSport Park 2009 Won
8 112 217  Zimbabwe Pakistan Lahore, Pakistan Gaddafi Stadium 2015 Won

International Awards

One-Day International Cricket

Man of the series awards

# Series Season Match Performance Result
1 Bank Alfalah Cup 2003 170 runs with avg. of 34.00 ; 4 wickets for 122 runs ; 4 ct. (5 Matches)  New Zealand beat  Pakistan in the final.[37]
2 Zimbabwe in Pakistan 2007/08 158 runs with avg. of 39.50 ; 11 wickets for 213 runs. 2 ct. (5 Matches)  Pakistan Won the series 5–0.[38]
3 Pakistan in Zimbabwe 2015 161 runs with avg. of 83.67 ; 4 wickets for 68 runs ; 1 ct. (3 Matches)  Pakistan Won the series 2–1.[39]

Man of the Match awards

S No Opponent Venue Date Match Performance Result
1 West Indies Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah 15 February 2002 111* (130 balls, 9×4, 1x6); 3–0–9–0  Pakistan won by 51 runs.[40]
2 New Zealand Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore 27 April 2002 115 (142 balls, 12x4) ; 10–0–37–3  Pakistan won by 66 runs.[41]
3 Kenya Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah 8 April 2003 76 (58 balls, 7x4, 1x6); 8–1–42–1  Pakistan won by 143 runs.[42]
4 New Zealand Rangiri Dambulla Stadium, Dambulla 20 May 2003 74 (72 balls, 10x4, 1x6) ; 9–0–39–0 ; 1 ct.  Pakistan won by 22 runs.[43]
5 South Africa Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore 3 October 2003 82* (41 balls, 6x4, 6x6) ; 10–0–47–0  Pakistan won by 8 runs.[44]
6 Hong Kong SSC Ground, Colombo 18 July 2004 118 (110 balls, 10x4, 2x6) ; 9.1–1–19–4  Pakistan won by 173 runs (D/L).[45]
7 India R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo 25 July 2004 143 (127 balls, 18×4, 1×6) ; 10–0–42–2 ; 1 ct.  Pakistan won by 59 runs.[46]
8 Bangladesh R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo 29 July 2004 10–1–19–1 ; 48 (56 balls, 7x4)  Pakistan won by 6 wickets.[47]
9 India VRA Ground, Amstelveen 21 August 2004 68 (67 balls, 7x4); 4–0–18–3 ; 1 ct.  Pakistan won by 66 runs (D/L).[48]
10 Sri Lanka National Stadium, Karachi 6 October 2004 10–0–32–3 ; 86* (103 balls, 3x4, 1x6)  Pakistan won by 8 wickets.[49]
11 India Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi 17 April 2005 72 (87 balls, 8x4) ; 1–0–2–0  Pakistan won by 159 runs.[50]
12 West Indies Beausejour Ground, Gros Islet 21 May 2005 51 (91 balls, 3x4) ; 10–1–46–0  Pakistan won by 40 runs.[51]
13 India Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur 18 November 2007 89 (82 balls, 6x4, 2x6) ; 10–0–61–3  Pakistan won by 31 runs.[52]
14 Zimbabwe Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad 30 January 2008 9.5–0–55–3 ; 2 ct. ; 88 (99 balls, 10x4)  Pakistan won by 7 wickets.[53]
15 India SuperSport Park, Centurion 26 September 2009 128 (126 balls, 16x4) ; 3–0–25–0  Pakistan won by 54 runs.[54]
16 Zimbabwe Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore 26 May 2015 112 (76 balls, 12x4, 2x6) ; 4–0–33–1  Pakistan won by 41 runs.[55]

Twenty20 International Cricket

Man of the Match Awards

# Series Date Against Match Performance Result
1 Quadrangular Twenty20 Series 11 October 2008 Sri Lanka 4–0–23–1 ; 42* (33 balls: 5x4)  Pakistan won by 3 wickets.[56]
2 Pakistan vs England in UAE 30 November 2015 England 2-0-8-1 ; 75 (54 balls, 8x4, 2x6) Match tied.  England won one-over eliminator.[57]

Player of the Series Awards

# Series Season Match Performance Result
1 Twenty20 Quadrangular Series in Kenya 2007 Runs: 52 (39 balls: 2×4, 4x6), Ave – 26.00, SR – 133.33  Pakistan won the series.[58]
2 Pakistan vs Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka 2015 Runs: 54 (43 balls: 4×4), Ave – 54.00, SR – 125.58
Bowling : 4–0–25–3		  Pakistan won the series 2–0.[59]

References

Notes
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Bibliography
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Preceded by Pakistan Cricket Captain
2007–2009		 Succeeded by
Younis Khan
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