Shoaib Malik dedicates comeback performance to 'Ammi Jaan'

The all-rounder credited his mother in a tweet after a praiseworthy performance on the first day of the Test series

Is there anything more powerful than the bond between parent and child? We doubt it and so does Shoaib Malik.

Malik's cricketing career has been quite the roller coaster ride but when the Pakistan batsman scored his comeback century against England on Day 1, he knew exactly who to dedicate it to.

The all-rounder credited his mother in a tweet after a praiseworthy performance on the first day of the three-match Test series at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Malik, who made a comeback to Test arena after five long years, scored 245 - his maiden double century in Tests - on his return courtesy 24 boundaries and four sixes.

Read: Malik plays in first test in five years

After the long and hard fought first day he thanked his mother and pledged to work even harder to make her proud. Meanwhile, he also wished that his father was alive to see him play.

This one is for you Ammi Jaan, with all my love, respect, & blessings. I love you and working hard to make you proud. Wish Baba was here ❤️

— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) October 13, 2015

Pakistan declared their innings on 523-8 after winning the toss and opting to bat first under Misbahul Haq.

Read: Malik inspired Pakistan declare at 523-8 in first Test

When Malik reached his double ton, his tennis-star wife Sania Mirza tweeted dancing emoticons followed 'Alhamdulillah'.

💃💃💃💃😏😏😏 Allhamdulillah 😊😊

— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) October 14, 2015

@MirzaSania thank you for all the support and undying belief - always. Wish you were here ❤️

— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) October 13, 2015

Both athletes have been in prime form recently, with Malik performing consistently with the bat and Sania winning the US Open double's title with her new out-of-retirement partner Martina Hingis.