ISLAMABAD: Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik on Tuesday announced his retirement from the Pakistan Super League (PSL), bringing an end to a playing journey that has run uninterrupted since the tournament’s inception in 2016.
Pakistan cricket team retired, and PSL player Shoaib Malik made the decision on his X account on Tuesday. The decision comes ahead of the landmark PSL season 11, marking the close of a decade-long association between one of Pakistan’s most enduring cricketers and its flagship T20 league.
Malik confirmed the news via his social media platforms, reflecting on the memories and relationships built over ten seasons of the PSL.
“I cherish every single moment and friendship I have made on and off the field throughout my 10 years in the Pakistan Super League as a player. It’s time to call it a day. However, my passion and motivation to serve for the betterment of cricket will always stay.”
I cherish every single moment and friendship I have made on and off the field throughout my 10 years of the Pakistan Super League as a player. It’s time to call it a day. However, my passion and motivation to serve for the betterment of cricket will always stay.
Thank you…
— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) January 20, 2026
Few players have been as consistently present in the league as Malik. From the early days when the Pakistan Super League (PSL) was played in the UAE to its evolution into a fully home-based tournament, Malik has remained a regular feature, representing four franchises during his career: Karachi Kings, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, and Quetta Gladiators.
His final appearance came for Quetta Gladiators in PSL 10, marking the conclusion of a career characterised by adaptability and longevity.
Statistically, Malik leaves the league as one of its most prolific performers. He is the fourth-highest run-scorer in PSL history, having accumulated 2,350 runs in 92 matches at an impressive average of 33.09.
