Web Desk: Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has announced his retirement from the Pakistan Super League, bringing an end to a 10-year journey in the country’s flagship T20 tournament ahead of its 11th season.
Malik shared the decision on social media, saying he had reached the right moment to step away after a decade filled with memorable experiences. He described his PSL career as deeply rewarding, both on the field and beyond it, and thanked the league for the opportunities it provided.
Malik has been part of the PSL since its inaugural season and featured for four franchises during his career Karachi Kings, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators. His final appearance came for Quetta Gladiators in the 10th edition of the tournament.
Over 92 matches, Malik scored 2,350 runs at an average of just over 33, placing him fourth on the league’s all-time run-scoring list. He also contributed with the ball, claiming 17 wickets and reinforcing his reputation as a reliable all-rounder.
Beyond the domestic league, Malik remains one of the most prolific players in T20 cricket globally. He stands sixth on the all-time T20 run charts with 13,571 runs, including 83 half-centuries, at a strike rate exceeding 127.
At the international level, Malik played a central role in Pakistan’s 2009 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup triumph. During a long career, he captained Pakistan in all three formats and represented the country in 446 international matches. He scored 11,867 runs, including 12 centuries and 61 fifties, and took 218 wickets.
Although he has stepped away from the PSL as a player, Malik said he remains committed to contributing to cricket’s development in the future. He added that his passion for the game has not diminished and that he is ready to serve the sport in new roles.
His retirement closes a significant chapter in the PSL’s history, marking the departure of one of its most experienced and enduring figures.
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