Islamabad: Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik who has not been selected in the T20 World Cup squad has expressed disappointment over the decision.  Speaking in an interview with Cricket Pakistan on YouTube, Malik revealed that he talks to skipper Babar Azam.  

He asked me if I want to continue playing or take retirement during the last world cup, to which I said that I don't want to play anymore," he added. The former captain, talking about his fitness and performance, said that he made it clear to Babar that he will not be a burden on the team. "I told Babar that if he wants me to play, I will play. I have always been available for Pakistan and I still am," said Malik. "I asked Babar to tell me if I should be selected series or selected matches and that he should make this deal with and not with someone else. If you think that I can play, then I am available," he added.  

The all-rounder said that the skipper told me that I will be a part of the Bangladesh series and will rest during the West Indies series.  Appreciating Babar, Malik said that he communicated to him as a captain. 

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 05 2022

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