Former Test cricketer Misbah-ul-Haq shared his opinion on Shoaib Malik's performance in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 8.
Speaking on a local news channel, Misbah said Malik has been performing well for the last one and a half year.
"Be it franchise cricket or the last time he played for Pakistan, Malik has performed during the last one and a half year," mentioned Misbah.
"I am surprised to see that he has failed to cash his form in this PSL season. Despite the fact that he has started playing according to modern-day cricket and has the ability to accelerate with a strike-rate of 140-150, he hasn't performed much in this edition,
"I think he has remained unlucky because if you see, he started off well with two fifties. But, then whenever he got in, Karachi needed runs at a run-rate of over 10. I think that is the reason why he always remained under pressure," he added.
Malik scored 200 runs in nine matches including two fifties. On two occasions, Malik failed to lead his team Karachi to victory.
To a query about Malik's retirement, Misbah said it is his decision. "Everyone is their own judge. It depends on him whether he wants to play or takes retirement. I feel he is fit and committed to his game. If he thinks so, he can go and play franchise cricket," he concluded.