Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik recently shared that he was approached by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) before the 2024 T20 World Cup for the role of a selector. The all-rounder also stated that he didn’t want to be part of the selection committee and rejected the offer as well.

Explaining his reason behind turning down the opportunity, Malik said at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, “I got an offer before the 2024 T20 World Cup. There was no chief selector then and the entire committee had the same power. Yes, I got the offer. However, I am still playing some cricket. How can I select the cricketers with whom I am playing currently? It does not make sense to me that you are playing as well and are part of the selection committee too.”

Shoaib Malik also confirmed that he will be available for selection in the upcoming domestic T20 tournaments in Pakistan as well. He also opined that by playing in those competitions, he can guide youngsters with his knowledge and experience.

“I currently play just one format, and I will surely play in the domestic T20 competition. I think I can still play at the domestic level. That way, I can share my experience in a better way with the players.”

However, Shoaib Malik announced his retirement from Tests and ODIs in 2015 and 2019, respectively. But, he is yet retire from T20 cricket and continues to play his trade for franchise-based leagues as well.

“I have already said that I am not interested in playing for Pakistan. I have already retired from Tests and ODIs. I have no interest in being part of Pakistan’s T20I team. Yes, I will continue playing at the domestic level. There are a few places where I still go and play, but I have already communicated to some leagues that I won’t be available. Regarding my retirement, I will leave it all at once,” Shoaib Malik concluded.