So he fails on his first game of the series and therefore he is undeserving. Arent you a fan of Umar Akmal? He also made 2 runs and got out to the same ball. This is despite playing for the entire series and being accustomed to the conditions. What was his reason for failing?
Oh but he made 91 in the 2nd match so its ok
P.S- Im gloating about his connections for those who hate him for non-cricket reasons. So it shouldnt bother anyone who doesnt literally root for him to fail. But by looking at your posts earlier today and the fact that you brought up this point makes me think that you also belong in that criteria
So we dont judge players on a game to game basis? Its ok for him to get out for two runs? Yeah Umar has a better average than Malik. A difference of 3 runs. One is a natural batsman and the other is a bowler turned batsman. Congratulations Umar
Malik hasnt been playing consistent cricket before the Zimbabwe series. He was out of the side for over a year. He returned as an out of form batsman against Zimbabwe and he failed.
Shafiq scored a 50 but surely he had been playing more cricket than Malik despite being in and out of the team. Im not defending his performances against Zimbabwe but this series is completely distinct.
People bring up his performances before he was dropped from the side to make a case for their point of view, so they are trying to imply that his overall career average doesnt matter. Its his recent performances that should be looked at.
Well why not take it to the next step and only look at Malik after his return. He hasnt been given a good run of 3 games since his comeback. I dont count 3 games as a good run.
Whats the point dude of giving my opinion on his performance. My opinion is not gonna change the fact that people actually root for him to fail.
If I say Umar also made 2 runs and got out to literally to the same ball, they would say that Umar performed in the second game (even though you judge players on a game to game basis) or if I say the whole batting failed apart from Afridi, they might say that well the other batsman made 10 runs more than him like that matters
The fact that this was his first match of the series doesnt change anything for these people.
Now alot of people have a strong dislike for Malik for backstage politics, for example (non- cricket reasons), so why cant I bring up his connections to keep the haters in check
So in conclusion, to all the Malik haters: Keep on thinking that your opinion on a forums site has any bearing in real life
To the statsman of this thread, I wanna see statistics of your posts to see what percentage of your posts involve Malik. Must be a hilarious figure for someone who hates him.
So basically you have made him more of a focal point in your life than his fans
EDIT- Just seen you that you have devoted another thread to Malik
You must be really
is going to Bangladesh. Watch him score fifties against the mighty Bangladesh and retain his place in the squad for the next series. 
You didnt understand. When I said "Its his recent performances that should be looked at" I meant thats what his critics say
at you being desperate for my response.
I have other important things to do in my life than post on PP all day.
Why I like Malik?
Ive been a fan of Malik ever since he became a regular in the side after the WC 2003. His all-round performances during the Woolmer era and him raising his game against our arch rivals India made me his fan. I wont stop supporting him just because he hasnt been playing well. Im not like people who are fans of whoever is current performing and who forget about their former favourites. I will continue to support him and hope that his form will return. And I will also continue to defend him so if I think people hate him for non-cricket reasons (which I know alot of people do) then I will also gloat about his selection for reasons other than cricket
Funnily enough I sense that alot of people would want Malik to fail regardless of whether Pakistan wins or loses.
Lets put it this way, the Afridi fans, prior to the Woolmer era, kept advocating for his selection despite being a pathetic player who was in and out of the team (dont let me remind you how rubbish he was), until Bob Woolmer transformed his role (thankfully). No one was bothered about why Afridi fans kept supporting him. But there are double standards when it comes to Malik's fans.
Chalo, looks like he will be there for the Bangladesh series.
Lol at anyone who thought he was gonna be dropped (you know who you are). Take my advice and stop praying on his downfall, you would only be disappointed time and time again
Negative attention bhi koi cheeez hot hai!
sohail
and some excel
So you are such a blind fan....
Are you saying sohail & Inzi also SUCKED when they were not captain....like Malik is sucking now?
One 50 in 3 tests??? Is this the merit based selection you talk about all the time??
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SM is not the one who met PCB Chairman
