Former cricketer Abdul Razzaq took a jibe at Shoaib Malik, accusing him of playing selfishly in a recent match between Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Despite Malik’s notable innings of 53 runs off 35 deliveries, Razzaq claimed that Malik prioritized his personal performance over the team’s interests, while speaking on a local news channel.
“Shoaib Malik has been playing for many years. His innings could be good for himself, not for the team. A player is someone who plays for a team. In this kind of cricket you can’t sustain pressure after 42 or 43 years.
While Karachi Kings faced a challenging chase after Multan Sultans posted a formidable total of 185 runs in the first innings, Razzaq believed Malik’s innings could have been more impactful if he had accelerated the scoring rate.
It is worth noting that Karachi Kings faced a defeat against Multan Sultans, losing the match by 55 runs. Despite contributions from skipper Shan Masood (30 runs) and Kieron Pollard (28 runs off 29 deliveries), Karachi’s overall performance fell short of expectations.