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Veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik on Wednesday mentioned he had “no idea” why he was ignored of Pakistan’s staff for the tour of New Zealand as there was “no communication” from the nationwide choice committee. Last month, the Pakistan Cricket Board introduced a mixed squad for the tour of New Zealand. However, Malik, who now performs solely T20 format, was lacking from the jumbo 35-member group. “If I am not part of the national team, only the chief selector can answer this I have no idea. There wasn’t any communication from them but of course I don’t want to go into the (dwell on) negative side and just stay positive,” Malik advised PTI throughout a digital interplay facilitated by the Lanka Premier League (LPL).
The former skipper, who presently is presently in Sri Lanka taking part in for Jaffna Stallions within the LPL, mentioned he’s focussing on making many of the alternatives he has in hand.
“I have a great opportunity in my hands that is the Lanka Premier League and my total focus is on the league and I don’t want to focus on where I’m not present. I have played enough cricket and I feel whatever you have in your hand you should focus on that.”
The all-rounder, who has featured in 35 Tests, 287 ODIs and 116 T20Is for Pakistan, asserted that he has no intention of retiring quickly.
“I have no intentions of retiring from this format so far but let’s see how it goes.”
The 38-year-old mentioned appointing Babar Azam as captain in all three-formats was an ideal transfer by the PCB however added that the board ought to permit the swashbuckling batsman to guide on a long-term foundation.
“It’s a great move which the PCB has taken. They should announce him as captain for the next three years at least. He can make his own team for different formats.”
“It is important for the board to instil confidence in Babar that they are there to back him in tough times.”
“Providing confidence to your captain and players should be the first priority and then we can expect consistent results from him,” Malik mentioned.
“He has been performing so well in all three formats I’d like to see him do the same in captaincy as well.”
Malik recommended the organisers of the Lanka Premier League for organising a event amid a pandemic, including that regardless of some pull-outs this yr there will likely be some large names competing within the event subsequent yr.
“The quality of cricket in Lanka Premier League is very good. From next year I am sure there will be more big names. These are tough times and we are using only one stadium.”
“From next year, when we all come out of this pandemic LPL will have more venues and crowds.”
“Crowd makes things bigger. But in these tough times the way LPL has been organised is remarkable,” Malik mentioned.
The veteran all-rounder additionally mentioned LPL will assist unearth the T20 expertise within the nation however mentioned it’s crucial that these kids be given alternatives persistently.
“We have seen whoever started their own league, the cricket improved. It will happen in Sri Lanka too. A lot of players will come up but having said that this format you don’t select the players for Test cricket.”
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“Leagues like these help in identifying T20 talents in various countries,” Malik mentioned.
“First class cricket is very important and you must pick players from there but this league will give you T20 players. They must be provided consistent opportunities,” Malik mentioned.
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