History of Shoaib Malik in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 24, 2024

Shoaib Malik is a renowned Pakistani cricketer known for his long and illustrious career. He captained the Pakistan national team and represented them in One-Day Internationals and Test matches. Malik holds the distinction of being the first male cricketer to play 100 T20 Internationals. He was a key player in Pakistan's victory at the 2009 ICC World Twenty20. After a successful career, he retired from Test cricket in 2015 and One-Day Internationals in 2019. He continued to play in the Pakistan Super League for Karachi Kings.

February 1982: Shoaib Malik is Born

Shoaib Malik was born on February 1st, 1982.

1994: Malik Attends Imran Khan's Coaching Clinic

Shoaib Malik began playing cricket seriously in 1994 when he attended one of Imran Khan's traveling coaching clinics in Sialkot at the age of 12.

1996: Malik Attends Trials for the U-15 World Cup

In 1996, Shoaib Malik attended trials for the U-15 World Cup and was selected in the squad for his bowling.

1999: Malik Makes ODI Debut

Shoaib Malik made his One-Day International debut in 1999 against the West Indies.

May 2001: Malik's Bowling Action Inspected

In May 2001, Shoaib Malik's bowling action was inspected. The PCB group of bowling advisers concluded that his stock off-spinner was legal, although his delivery going the other way was not.

June 2001: Malik Suffers Fractured Shoulder

In June 2001, during a One Day International (ODI) match against England, Shoaib Malik suffered a fractured right shoulder after falling awkwardly while attempting to take a catch.

2001: Struggles in England

Between 2001 and 2006, Shoaib Malik struggled during Pakistan's tours of England. In 12 ODIs, he only managed 98 runs at an average of 8.16, significantly lower than his career average.

2001: Malik Makes Test Debut

Shoaib Malik made his Test debut in 2001 against Bangladesh.

2002: Malik's First Marriage

Shoaib Malik was married in 2002 to Ayesha Siddiqui, a marriage that ended in divorce on April 7th, 2010.

July 2003: Malik Joins Gloucestershire County Cricket Club

Shoaib Malik was approached by Gloucestershire County Cricket Club in July 2003 to act as a replacement for Ian Harvey.

2003: Displays Power Hitting against South Africa

In 2003, Shoaib Malik showcased his aggressive batting skills in a match against South Africa by scoring 82 runs off just 41 balls. This innings demonstrated his ability to score quickly and effectively.

October 2004: Malik Reported for Suspicious Bowling Action

In October 2004, Shoaib Malik was reported to the International Cricket Council (ICC) for having a "potentially flawed bowling action". His action was cleared eight months later.

2004: Malik Renews Contract with Gloucestershire

Shoaib Malik impressed during his time at Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, leading to a contract renewal for the 2004 season.

2006: Struggles in England

Between 2001 and 2006, Shoaib Malik struggled during Pakistan's tours of England. In 12 ODIs, he only managed 98 runs at an average of 8.16, significantly lower than his career average.

2006: Match-Saving Innings Against Sri Lanka

In 2006, Shoaib Malik played a match-saving innings against Sri Lanka, batting for an entire day and finishing with 148 runs not out. This innings showcased his resilience and batting prowess.

2006: Shoaib Malik's Father Passes Away

Shoaib Malik's father, Malik Faqueer Hussain, passed away from throat cancer in 2006.

April 2007: Appointed Captain of Pakistan Cricket Team

On April 19, 2007, Shoaib Malik was appointed captain of the Pakistan cricket team, becoming the fourth youngest captain in the nation's history. This appointment was based on his consistent performance and tactical acumen.

2007: Considered for Pakistan Captaincy

Following Inzamam-ul-Haq's resignation, Shoaib Malik was considered a strong candidate for Pakistan's captaincy along with Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf.

2007: Malik Becomes Captain of Pakistan National Cricket Team

Shoaib Malik became the captain of the Pakistan national cricket team in 2007.

2007: Named in ESPNcricinfo's Team of the Tournament

Shoaib Malik was recognized for his performance in the 2007 T20I World Cup by being included in ESPNcricinfo's 'Team of the Tournament'.

June 2008: Malik Ranked Second in ICC ODI All-Rounder Rankings

In June 2008, Shoaib Malik was ranked second, behind teammate Shahid Afridi, in the ICC ODI all-rounder rankings.

2008: Plays for Delhi Daredevils in IPL

Shoaib Malik played for the Delhi Daredevils in the first season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He scored 52 runs in seven matches and took two wickets. Due to political tensions between India and Pakistan following the 2008 Mumbai attacks, he did not participate in subsequent IPL seasons.

January 2009: Steps Down as Captain

After two years as captain, Shoaib Malik stepped down from the role in January 2009 following a poor performance against Sri Lanka. His captaincy was marked by both victories and criticism regarding his leadership style.

2009: Malik Scores 126 Runs Against India in ICC Champions Trophy

Shoaib Malik made 126 runs against India in the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy.

2009: Malik as Part of the ICC World Twenty20 Winning Team

Shoaib Malik was a member of the Pakistan team that won the 2009 ICC World Twenty20.

2009: Nominated for Best ODI Batting Performance

Shoaib Malik's knock of 128 runs against India at Centurion in 2009 was nominated by ESPNcricinfo as one of the best ODI batting performances of the year.

March 2010: Malik Receives One-Year Ban, Later Overturned

In March 2010, Shoaib Malik received a one-year ban from international cricket from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The ban was overturned two months later.

March 2010: Receives One-Year Ban from National Team

Shoaib Malik was handed a one-year ban from the Pakistan national team in March 2010 due to allegations of infighting. He was one of seven players penalized following the team's unsuccessful tour of Australia.

April 2010: Malik Marries Sania Mirza

On April 12th, 2010, Shoaib Malik married Indian tennis player Sania Mirza in a traditional Hyderabadi Muslim wedding ceremony at the Taj Krishna Hotel in Hyderabad, India.

May 2010: Ban Overturned and Joins Lancashire

In May 2010, Shoaib Malik's ban from the national team was overturned. He then joined Lancashire County Cricket Club to play in the Twenty20 Cup in England.

August 2010: Dropped from Pakistan Squad

Despite his comeback to international cricket, Shoaib Malik's performance was inconsistent. In August 2010, he was dropped from the Pakistan squad due to his poor form, particularly in ODIs.

2013: Shoaib Malik Joins Barbados Tridents for CPL

Shoaib Malik began his journey with the Barbados Tridents in the Caribbean Premier League in 2013.

2013: Shoaib Malik Signs with Hobart Hurricanes for Big Bash League

Shoaib Malik joined the Hobart Hurricanes for the 2013–14 Big Bash League season.

2014: Shoaib Malik Joins Warwickshire for T20 Blast

Shoaib Malik signed a six-match deal with Warwickshire for the 2014 T20 Blast.

2014: Shoaib Malik Retained by Hobart Hurricanes, Participates in CLT20

Shoaib Malik was retained by the Hobart Hurricanes for the 2014–15 Big Bash League season and represented them in the 2014 Champions League Twenty20.

November 2015: Malik Retires from Test Cricket

On November 3rd, 2015, Shoaib Malik announced his retirement from Test cricket to focus on the 2019 Cricket World Cup.

2015: Malik Leads Sialkot Stallions to Domestic T20 Title

Shoaib Malik captained the Sialkot Stallions and led them to a domestic record eight domestic T20 titles, with the last one coming in 2015.

2015: Returns to International Cricket

Shoaib Malik made a comeback to international cricket in 2015 and became an important part of the Pakistan team.

2015: Shoaib Malik Debuts for Comilla Victorians in Bangladesh Premier League

Shoaib Malik marked his presence in the Bangladesh Premier League in 2015, playing for Comilla Victorians.

2016: Shoaib Malik Joins Chittagong Vikings in BPL

Shoaib Malik was signed by Chittagong Vikings for the fourth edition of the Bangladesh Premier League in 2016.

September 2017: Malik Becomes Highest Run-Scorer in T20Is for Pakistan

On September 13th, 2017, Shoaib Malik became the highest run-scorer in T20I for Pakistan.

2017: Wins ICC Champions Trophy

In 2017, Shoaib Malik was part of the Pakistan team that won the ICC Champions Trophy, defeating India in the final.

2017: Shoaib Malik's Time with Barbados Tridents Ends

Shoaib Malik's tenure with the Barbados Tridents in the Caribbean Premier League came to an end in 2017.

April 2018: Malik Named Captain of Punjab's Squad for 2018 Pakistan Cup

In April 2018, Shoaib Malik was named captain of Punjab's squad for the 2018 Pakistan Cup.

April 2018: Malik and Mirza Announce Pregnancy

Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza announced their pregnancy via social media on April 23rd, 2018.

April 2018: Named in Rest of the World XI Squad

Shoaib Malik was selected to play for the Rest of the World XI in a T20I match against the West Indies at Lord's scheduled for May 31, 2018.

May 2018: Plays in Rest of the World XI vs. West Indies Match

Shoaib Malik participated in the one-off T20I match between the Rest of the World XI and the West Indies at Lord's on May 31, 2018.

July 2018: Malik Achieves Milestones in T20Is

On July 1st, 2018, Shoaib Malik became the first Asian batsman to score 2,000 runs in T20Is, the third overall.

July 2018: Malik Achieves 100 T20Is

Shoaib Malik became the first male cricketer to play 100 T20Is on July 2nd, 2018.

August 2018: Awarded Central Contract by PCB

In August 2018, Shoaib Malik was among the 33 players to receive a central contract from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the 2018–19 season.

August 2018: Malik Becomes Fourth Batsman to Score 8,000 Runs in T20s

In August 2018, during the 2018 Caribbean Premier League tournament, Shoaib Malik became the fourth batsman to score 8,000 runs in T20s.

October 2018: Malik and Mirza Welcome Their First Child

Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza welcomed their first child, a boy, on October 30th, 2018.

October 2018: Drafted by Comilla Victorians

Shoaib Malik was drafted by the Comilla Victorians team for the 2018–19 Bangladesh Premier League.

December 2018: Temporarily Captains Pakistan

Shoaib Malik temporarily captained Pakistan's limited-overs team during their tour of South Africa between December 2018 and February 2019, filling in for Sarfraz Ahmed, who was facing suspension.

February 2019: Temporarily Captains Pakistan

Shoaib Malik temporarily captained Pakistan's limited-overs team during their tour of South Africa between December 2018 and February 2019, filling in for Sarfraz Ahmed, who was facing suspension.

March 2019: Leads Pakistan in Sarfraz Ahmed's Absence

In March 2019, Shoaib Malik captained Pakistan's limited-overs team for the ODI series against Australia, as Sarfraz Ahmed was rested for the series.

April 2019: Selected for 2019 Cricket World Cup Squad and Retires from ODIs

Initially named in Pakistan's squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup, Shoaib Malik had a disappointing tournament. After managing only eight runs in three matches, including two golden ducks, and taking only one wicket, he was dropped from the team. Following the World Cup, he announced his retirement from ODI cricket.

June 2019: Shoaib Malik Joins Vancouver Knights for Global T20 Canada

Shoaib Malik was selected to represent the Vancouver Knights franchise in the 2019 Global T20 Canada tournament.

July 2019: Malik Retires from ODIs

On July 5th, 2019, Shoaib Malik announced his retirement from One Day International Cricket after Pakistan won their last group stage game against Bangladesh at Lord's at the 2019 Cricket World Cup.

November 2019: Shoaib Malik Returns to Rajshahi Royals for BPL

In November 2019, Shoaib Malik was drafted into the Rajshahi Royals squad for the 2019-20 Bangladesh Premier League.

2019: Plays in MSL

Shoaib Malik was selected to play in the MSL 2019 tournament, leading him to withdraw from his contract with Lancashire. However, Pakistan did not reach the final, and Malik's performance was underwhelming.

June 2020: Named in Pakistan's Squad for England Tour

In June 2020, Shoaib Malik was included in Pakistan's 29-man squad for their tour of England, which took place amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

October 2020: Malik Becomes First Pakistani Batsman to Score 10,000 Runs in T20 Cricket

On October 10th, 2020, in the 2020–21 National T20 Cup, Shoaib Malik became the first Pakistani batsman to score 10,000 runs in Twenty20 cricket, doing so in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's match against Balochistan.

October 2020: Shoaib Malik Joins Jaffna Stallions in Lanka Premier League

Shoaib Malik was selected by the Jaffna Stallions for the inaugural edition of the Lanka Premier League in October 2020.

2020: Shoaib Malik Misses CPL 2020 Due to National Duty

Despite being scheduled to play in the eighth edition of the Caribbean Premier League in 2020, Shoaib Malik had to withdraw due to his selection for Pakistan's tour of England.

2020: Shoaib Malik Joins Peshawar Zalmi for PSL 2020

In 2020, Shoaib Malik was picked by Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League players draft after being demoted from Platinum category to Diamond Category and being released by Multan Sultans.

May 2021: Shoaib Malik Returns to Guyana Amazon Warriors for CPL 2021

Shoaib Malik rejoined the Guyana Amazon Warriors for the 9th season of the Caribbean Premier League in May 2021.

November 2021: Shoaib Malik Drafted by Jaffna Kings for LPL

Shoaib Malik was picked by the Jaffna Kings in the players' draft for the 2021 Lanka Premier League in November 2021.

2021: Plays in 2021 ICC T20 World Cup

Shoaib Malik was selected for Pakistan's squad for the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup, where he made a notable achievement by scoring the tournament's joint-fastest fifty.

2021: Shoaib Malik Launches Signature Perfume, "All Rounder"

Venturing into entrepreneurship in 2021, Shoaib Malik introduced his own brand of perfume named "All Rounder".

July 2022: Shoaib Malik Re-signs with Jaffna Kings for LPL 2023

Shoaib Malik continued his association with the Jaffna Kings, signing with them for the third edition of the Lanka Premier League in July 2022.

2022: Shoaib Malik Hosts "The Ultimate Muqabla"

Expanding his horizons beyond cricket analysis, Shoaib Malik became the host of ARY Digital's adventure-action reality show "The Ultimate Muqabla" in 2022.

2022: Shoaib Malik Makes Acting Debut

Shoaib Malik made cameo appearances in the web series "Baarwan Khiladi" and the movie "Chakkar" in 2022, marking his foray into acting.

2022: Malik Plays in Bangladesh Premier League

Shoaib Malik played for the Rangpur Riders in the 2022–23 Bangladesh Premier League.

February 2023: Malik Plays 500th T20 Match

In February 2023, while playing for the Rangpur Riders in the 2022–23 Bangladesh Premier League, Shoaib Malik became the third cricketer (after Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo from the West Indies) and the first Pakistani to play 500 T20 matches.

January 2024: Malik Marries Sana Javed

On January 19th, 2024, Shoaib Malik married Pakistani TV actress Sana Javed in a private Nikah ceremony at her home in Karachi, after his ex-wife Sania opted for a 'khula' with him.