Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 01/02/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Hometown | Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Religion | Islam |
| Ethnicity | Punjabi |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Shoaib Malik
20/01/2026
Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik announced his retirement from the Pakistan Super League through a post on X, ending a ten-season career as a player in the league. He played for Karachi Kings, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators, scoring around 2,350 PSL runs in 93 matches. He stated that his passion for serving the betterment of cricket would continue beyond playing.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (177 cm) | ||||||
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| Weight | 70 Kg (154 lbs) | ||||||
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| Eye Color | Brown | ||||||
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Ethnicity | Punjabi |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Reading, Watching Football and Tennis Matches |
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| Marital Status | Married | ||||||
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Family
| Father | Saleem Hussain Malik alias Faqeer Hussain Malik (owned a footwear shop) | ||
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| Mother | Sultana Malik | ||
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| Children | Izhaan Mirza-Malik from his second wife Sania Mirza (born on 30/10/2018) | ||
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Career
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| Batting Style | Right-hand Bat | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm Offbreak | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Favourite Shot | Cover Drive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nature on Field | Calm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Likes to play against | India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Captaincy | Captain of Pakistan national cricket team from 2007 to 2009 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Favourites
| Cricketer | Wasim Akram |
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| Food | Chicken 65 |
| Actor | Aamir Khan |
| Actress | Hania Aamir |
| Sport | Snooker |
| Model | Iman Ali |
| Film | Dil Chahta Hai (2001) |
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| Football Team | Brazil |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He spent his childhood playing cricket with a tape ball on the streets of Sialkot and Karachi. | |
| 2. His father's wish for him to pursue cricket led Shoaib to focus on the sport. | |
| 3. Shoaib's cricket journey took off in 1993 when he joined Imran Khan’s coaching clinics in Sialkot. | |
| 4. Starting as a batsman, he transitioned to developing his bowling action. | |
| 5. Shoaib debuted in domestic cricket in 1997 and was later selected for Pakistan A team. | |
| 6. He went on to play for various teams, including Sialkot Stallions and Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). | |
| 7. Shoaib caught the eye of selectors like Wasim Akram, earning a place in the national squad in 1999. | |
| 8. Shoaib made notable contributions in ODI and Test matches, scoring centuries and half-centuries over the years. | |
| 9. He captained the Pakistan team across all formats for a period. | |
| 10. Shoaib's retirement from Test cricket in 2015 was to devote more time to family and focus on the 2019 World Cup. | |
| 11. His successful T20 career includes milestones like playing 100 T20Is. | |
| 12. In 2021, he introduced 'All Rounder,' his signature perfume. | |
| 13. Shoaib has made appearances in web series and films and appeared as a host on TV shows. |
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