LAHORE: Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has announced his retirement from the Pakistan Super League (PSL), saying his passion and motivation to serve cricket will always remain.
In a post shared on Instagram, Malik said he enjoyed every moment of his 10-year journey in the PSL. “I cherish every single moment and friendship I made on and off the field during my 10 years in the PSL as a player. It’s time to call it a day,” he wrote.
However, Malik added that his commitment to the betterment of cricket will continue even after his retirement from the league.
During his PSL career, Malik represented Karachi Kings, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators. He played 93 matches and scored 2,350 runs at an average of 33.09 and a strike rate of 127.78, including 15 half-centuries.
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Malik’s retirement comes as the PSL enters a new phase with the addition of two new teams, Hyderabad and Sialkot, announced at the players’ auction earlier this month.
The 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League will be played from March 26 to May 3. The tournament will feature eight teams, with Lahore Qalandars defending their title.
