‘Time to call it a day’: Shoaib Malik announces retirement from PSL

Published January 20, 2026
Shoaib Malik speaks during a press conference in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. — Reuters/File
Shoaib Malik speaks during a press conference in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. — Reuters/File

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik on Tuesday announced his retirement from Pakistan Super League (PSL).

In a post on social media platform X, Malik said, “I cherish every single moment and friendship I have made on and off the field throughout my 10 years of the PSL as a player. It’s time to call it a day.

“My passion and motivation to serve for the betterment of cricket will always stay. Thank you, PSL,” he said.

Last year in May, Malik had announced his resignation from the role of Domestic Cricket Mentor, saying he believed it was “time to move on” to ensure fairness and pay attention to multiple personal and professional responsibilities in his life.

During his PSL career, he represented Karachi Kings, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators, playing a total of 93 matches and scoring a total of 2350 runs, according to ESPN Cricinfo.

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