Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik recently took up a new challenge as the Stallions’ mentor for the upcoming Champions One Day Cup 2024. He was recently appointed as the Stallions’ mentor for the upcoming Champions One Day Cup 2024 to groom the players at the national level.
With a career spanning over two decades, Malik is now all set to improve Pakistan cricket with his vast experience as a captain and all-rounder.
The new mentor has a broader vision of instilling the qualities he believes are currently lacking in Pakistan cricket: physical fitness, knowledge of the game and a deep sense of professionalism.
Shoaib Malik takes on the role of mentor for Stallions and aims to revitalize Pakistan cricket
Malik’s appointment comes at a time when Pakistan cricket is reclaiming its former era, when it was one of the world’s dominant forces, and his presence as a mentor is set to be a game-changer.
The former Pakistan captain’s keen observations on the gaps underscore his determination to bring about change. Malik is motivated to make impactful changes that could shape the future of Pakistan cricket.
Shoaib Malik said at the press conference: “Pakistan lacks physical conditioning, game knowledge and professionalism. I have taken up this role to put things right and give something back to Pakistan.”
Update: Shoaib Malik has been appointed as the mentor for Stallions for Champions One Day Cup 🔥
He said, “Pakistan lacks fitness, game knowledge and professionalism. I took up this role to put things right and give something back to Pakistan.” image.twitter.com/DAEDTTpI2B
– Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) August 29, 2024
One of the burning questions surrounding Shoaib Malik’s new role is whether Babar Azam, Pakistan’s star batsman and current white-ball captain, will lead the Stallions. However, Shoaib Malik has made it clear that his aim is to identify and groom a leader who will display the qualities he values in a captain.
Shoaib Malik is eyeing a future captain who can raise the standard of Pakistan cricket
Shoaib Malik believes leadership is more than just tactical acumen on the pitch, as it is about having vision, resilience and the ability to inspire a team under pressure.
With his experience and deep knowledge of the game, Shoaib Malik is on a mission to find a leader who can eventually become a successful captain for Pakistan.
His approach indicates a forward-thinking strategy, where the former all-rounder is not just looking at the immediate results but is investing in the future of Pakistan cricket, setting the stage to develop a captain who can take the national cricket team to new heights.
Shoaib Malik added: “I will choose the leader; I will choose someone whom I can groom as a captain. For me, leadership skills are different. I will choose someone who can prove himself as a successful captain for Pakistan in the future.”
Shoaib Malik responds if Babar Azam will captain the Stallions “I will choose the leader, I will choose someone whom I can groom as captain. For me, leadership skills are different. I will choose someone who can prove himself as a successful captain for Pakistan in the future.” 🇵🇰🤯 photo.twitter.com/XGc13xuqnJ
– Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) August 29, 2024
Meanwhile, Pakistan team is hosting Bangladesh in a two-match Test series in Rawalpindi.
However, the hosts suffered an embarrassing 10-wicket defeat in the first Test against Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
The second and final Test will begin on Friday, August 30 in Rawalpindi. The PCB also announced its squad for the final Test against the Tigers.
