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File photo of Shoaib Malik\u00a9 X (Twitter)<\/p>\n

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The inclusion of 43-year-old Shoaib Malik<\/a> in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) has led to a lot of controversy. The former Pakistan captain is currently playing for Quetta Gladiators. However, his old teammate – Mohammad Yousuf – was not in favour of his participation as he requested the organisers to ‘draw a line’ while deciding who can play in the competition. Shoaib Malik was appointed as the mentor of domestic Pakistan side Stallions for the Champions One-Day Cup last year. As a result, Yousuf said that he needs to decide whether he wants to be mentor or a player in order to avoid any conflict of interest – an issue that has plagued Pakistan cricket in the recent past.<\/p>\n

“The PCB needs to draw a line regarding Shoaib Malik playing the PSL. If you ask me to play, even I’ll play,” Yousuf said on Samaa.TV.<\/p>\n

“I think the board needs to decide who can play and who can’t. The board needs to make some decisions. Everyone wants to play,” he added.<\/p>\n

Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi believes that Shoaib can play for as long as he wants but requested him to consider making way for young talent.<\/p>\n

“He can play till whenever he wants to. I recently met him at the Academy of Moin Khan<\/a>. He was coming back from training. At that time, the National Cup T20 was going on. Shoaib Malik can play some matches, but he should also miss a few games so that youngsters get their chance as they have performed to get here,” said Afridi.<\/p>\n

It has been a disappointing show from Shoaib Malik in this year’s PSL till now. He has scored 14 runs in two matches and has not taken a single wicket.<\/p>\n

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