Big Bash brings Malik big trouble
All-rounder turns up for Hobart without PIA’s permission.
Malik’s stint with Hobart Hurricanes has turned bitter after PIA sought explanation for his participation. PHOTO: PCB
KARACHI:
Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik is at loggerheads with his domestic team PIA for ‘preferring’ Australia’s Big Bash Twenty20.
The experienced all-rounder missed the on-going domestic matches for PIA which is struggling to hold its own.
A top PIA official claimed the cricketer did not inform the management before leaving to represent Hobart.
“We may send a show-cause notice to him for leaving without permission,” PIA’s Deputy General Manager Shoaib Mohammad revealed in a TV interview. “Malik is our experienced player and he is being missed severely by the team.” He added.
However, Malik has responded to the reports aggressively . “I took permission from both the PCB and PIA,” the all-rounder said in an interview.
“I have been playing for PIA for the last 17 years during which the department broke various promises but I continued to play for them. “If my character assassination is not stopped, I reserve the right to switch to some other team.”
Published in The Express Tribune, December 27th, 2013.
Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik is at loggerheads with his domestic team PIA for ‘preferring’ Australia’s Big Bash Twenty20.
The experienced all-rounder missed the on-going domestic matches for PIA which is struggling to hold its own.
A top PIA official claimed the cricketer did not inform the management before leaving to represent Hobart.
“We may send a show-cause notice to him for leaving without permission,” PIA’s Deputy General Manager Shoaib Mohammad revealed in a TV interview. “Malik is our experienced player and he is being missed severely by the team.” He added.
However, Malik has responded to the reports aggressively . “I took permission from both the PCB and PIA,” the all-rounder said in an interview.
“I have been playing for PIA for the last 17 years during which the department broke various promises but I continued to play for them. “If my character assassination is not stopped, I reserve the right to switch to some other team.”
Published in The Express Tribune, December 27th, 2013.