Shoaib Malik hopeful of comeback in series against SA
October 2nd, 2010 - 4:52 pm ICT by ANIKarachi, Oct 2 (ANI): Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has expressed the hope of earning a recall in the national squad for the series against South Africa, which is scheduled to begin in Abu Dhabi from October 26.
Malik, who was dropped after the four-Test series against England in August, said in an interview that he was fully fit and would give his best, if given a chance to play in the upcoming series, The News reported.
To be played in October and November, the Pak-SA series will include two Twenty20s, five One-day Internationals (ODIs) and two Tests in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
The experienced all-rounder also said that Pakistan should finalise its team for the World Cup as soon as possible, so that the selected players can play maximum matches together, ahead of the quadrennial spectacle to be held in Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka next year. (ANI)
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