Shoaib Malik opened his eyes into this world in a Kakazai Pashtun family on February 1, 1982 in Sialkot, Pakistan. He is a renown Pakistani cricketer and the former captain of the Pakistani side from 2007 to 2009. He made his One-Day International debut in 1999 and test debut in 2001. On 3rd November 2015, he announced his retirement from Test cricket to focus on 2019 Cricket World Cup. On 2 July 2018, he became the first male cricketer to play 100 T20s.
Malik has taken over 150 ODI wickets. His bowling action came into scrutiny but he went through a surgery to correct it. Shoaib received a one year ban from PCB which overturned two months later. This cricketer also became the first Asian batsman to score 2,000 runs in T20s and third overall.
Shoaib Malik was married to an Indian girl Ayesha Siddiqui who threatened to sue him over the news of him getting married again. He later got divorced to marry her current wife the Indian tennis queen, Sania Mirza. They had a traditional Hyderabadi Muslim wedding in Hyderabad, India on 12th of May, 2010.
Physical Stats & Cricket
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 1 February 1982 (Monday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 42 Years |
| Birthplace | Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Hometown | Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Religion | Islam |
| Ethnicity | Punjabi |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Reading, Watching Football and Tennis Matches |
| Controversies | Accused of Chucking Shoaib Malik who alledegly copied the bowling action of Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq was reported for chucking in 2002 and 2004. Althought the improved International Cricket Council (ICC) rules permitted an elbow flex of up to 15 degrees, some biomechanical tests showed that his action was above the permissible limits. However, in November 2005, he was cleared of his suspected illegal bowling action. Police Complaint by His First Wife In 2010, Ayesha Siddiqui, Shoaib’s first wife, filed a police complaint against him for cheating on her. Before Shoaib’s marriage to Sania Mirza, Ayesha claimed that she was married to Shoaib and said that they both had a telephonic nikaah in 2002. Although, Shoaib initially denied that he was married to Ayesha, he later got divorced from Ayesha in April 2010, a few days beforehis marriage to Sania Mirza. Some sources claimed that Shoaib paid Rs. 15 crores to Ayesha as alimony. Banned by Pakistan Cricket Board Shoaib Malik was banned by the pakistan Cricket Board in March 2010 after the management team alleged that he misbehaved with the management during the 2009-2010 Australian tour. The Board also imposed a fine of Rs. 2 million (Pakistani) on him. Shoaib later appealed to the board against the ban and it was lifted in May 2010. The fine was also reduced to Rs. 1 million. |
Relationships & More
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Family
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Favourites
| Cricketer | Wasim Akram |
| Food | Chicken 65 |
| Actor | Aamir Khan |
| Actress | Hania Aamir |
| Sport | Snooker |
| Model | Iman Ali |
| Film | Dil Chahta Hai (2001) |
| Singer(s) | Atif Aslam, Ali Zafar |
| Football Team | Brazil |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | • Toyota Widebody Supra • Mitsubishi Evolution IX • Nissan 350Z • Honda Civic • Accord CL-9 • Mazda RX-7 |
Money Factor
| Net Worth (approx.) | Rs. 228 crore Note: The net worth mentioned above is for the financial year 2022-2023. It excludes the net worth of his wife and dependents (minors). |
Batting Career Summary
Bowling Career Summary
Shoaib Malik Early Life
Shoaib Malik was born on 1 February 1982, in Sialkot, Pakistan, a city known for producing many cricketing talents. Malik’s interest in cricket started at an early age, and he began playing cricket with a tennis ball on the streets of Sialkot. When he was a kid. He began to play cricket on a serious basis in 1994 after he attended Imran Khan’s travel coaching workshop in Sialkot at he age of 12. Malik started as an acrobat, but he also began to develop his bowling later. He often got into problems with his parents members for playing cricket as the family wanted him to concentrate on his studies.
Shoaib Malik Career
- In 1998, The last time he was a player for the Pakistan International Airlines(PIA) team.
- In 1999, Shoaib Malik made his debut for the Pakistani cricket team, and since then, he has played in many international matches. He scored over 11,000 runs in international cricket and has taken over 200 wickets.
- On 29 August 2001, He played his first match against Bangladesh at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan, Pakistan.
- On 24 October 2004, he took two wickets in the game. He made his first half-century, with a score of 59 runs in Sri Lanka.
- In 2008, Shoaib Malik signed with Delhi Daredevils and played in the first year of the IPL. He only scored 52 runs over seven matches and scored two wickets during the tournament.
Shoaib Malik Update News
Sania Mirza’s personal life became a trending topic on social media after former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik shared his wedding pictures on social media. The rumours of Sania’s divorce from Shoaib became a reality after the criketer shared pictures of her wedding with Sana Javed on Wednesday. Now, Sania’s family has broken the silence on the matter.
Cricket
| International Debut | Test- 29 August 2001 vs Bangladesh in Multan ODI- 14 October 1999 vs West Indies in Sharjah T20- 28 August 2006 vs England in Bristol |
| Jersey Number | #18 (Pakistan) #18 (IPL, Country Cricket) |
| Domestic/State | Team Sialkot Stallions, Delhi Daredevils, Asia XI, Pakistan, Lancashire, Chittagong Kings, Uva Next, Pakistan All Star XI, Khulna Royal, Barbados Tridents, Hobart Hurricanes, Warwickshire, Comilla Victorians, Karachi Kings |
| Nature on field | Calm |
| Likes to play against | India |
| Favourite Shot | Cover Drive |
| Records | He has played in every position from 1 to 10 in ODIs |
Shoaib Malik Net Worth
In 2024, the estimated net worth of Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik is around Rs 207 crore, which includes endorsements, contracts, playing cricket, and investments. As per other sources, his annual income is around Rs 30 crore.
| Shoaib Malik Net Worth 2024 | Rs 207 crore |
| Shoaib Malik annual Income | Rs 30 crore |
Early Career
He started playing cricket with tape on the streets when he was a kid. He began to play cricket on a serious basis in 1994 after he attended Imran Khan’s travel coaching workshops in Sialkot at the age of 12. Shoaib Malik started as an acrobat, but he also began to develop his bowling later. He often got into problems with his parent’s members for playing cricket as the family wanted him to concentrate on his studies.
Domestic
He made his debut in cricket for the Gujranwala team in the match against Karachi and picked up 5 wickets in the first game. He was picked for Team Pakistan in the year 1997. The year 1998 was the last time he was a player for the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) team.
In the Wills Cup semifinal, he scored two wickets. Wasim Akram and Moin Khan observed his performances and suggested to the Pakistan Cricket Board to select him to selection for the Pakistan National team.
International
He played his first test match on the 29th of August 2001 against Bangladesh at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan, Pakistan. In the past, he has played India, Australia, England, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and Bangladesh. In his first game against Bangladesh, He took two wickets in the game. He made his first half-century, with a score of 59 runs on October 24, 2004, in Sri Lanka.
T20 Franchise Cricket
- IPL Career
Shoaib Malik signed with Delhi Daredevils and played in the first year of the IPL. He only scored 52 runs over seven matches and scored two wickets during the tournament. He was not a part of the second edition of the IPL (or any subsequent edition in the years since) due to the intense environment following the Mumbai attacks in 2008. Mumbai attacks.
Television
| Show | Channel | Roles | Year |
| The Ultimate Muqabla | ARY Digital | Host | 2022-2023 |
| The Mirza Malik Show | UrduFlix | Host | 2023 |
Shoaib Malik Wife
Shoaib Malik, a famous Pakistani cricketer, has been married multiple times. In 2002, he married his first wife Ayesha Siddiqui, but they got divorced in 2010. After that, he married his second wife Sania Mirza in 2019, but they also got divorced after some time. Recently, there have been reports that Shoaib Malik has tied the knot with Pakistani actress Sana Javed.
Shoaib Malik Son
Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza have a son named Izhaan Mirza Malik, born on October 30, 2018, in Hyderabad, India. The couple announced the birth of their son on social media and shared pictures of their newborn. They have not shared much about their son and have kept him from the public eye.
Shoaib Malik Retirement
On the 5th of July, 2019 He announced his resignation from One Day International cricket after Pakistan had won their final group stage match in the group stage against Bangladesh at Lord’s in the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
Records
Shoaib Malik is considered one of the most successful Pakistani cricketers. He has several records to his name. Some of his notable records include:
- Over 300 One Day International (ODI) appearances made him the first Pakistani and one of the few cricketers worldwide to have played over 300 ODIs.
- He is the only cricketer in the world to have played 100+ T20Is and 100+ ODIs for his country.
- He is the highest run-scorer for Pakistan in T20Is and the second-highest run-scorer for Pakistan in ODIs.
- He has the most number of centuries for Pakistan in T20Is. He is the only Pakistani cricketer to have scored a century in all three game formats.
- He has the most fifties for Pakistan in T20Is and is the second-highest run-scorer for Pakistan in T20Is.
- He is the first Pakistani and one of the few cricketers worldwide to have scored over 8,000 runs in T20 cricket.
- He is the most successful captain for Pakistan in T20Is, leading the team to victories against solid teams like New Zealand and West Indies.
- He has taken the most wickets for Pakistan in T20Is. He is the second-most successful bowler for Pakistan in T20Is.
- He has played for various franchise teams in T20 leagues like IPL, CPL, PSL, and BPL and has had a successful stint with them.
These are some of his notable records, but Malik has many more documents and achievements throughout his career.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Shoaib Malik
- Shoaib Malik is a Pakistani cricketer, who plays for the Pakistan National Cricket team. In 2009, he was a part of the Pakistani team that won the T20 World Cup. He was also a part of the 2017 Champions Trophy-winning Pakistan cricket team.
- He partly grew up in Sialkot and partly in Karachi.
- As a child, he used to play cricket with a tape ball in the streets.
- Although he was more inclined towards hockey, his father wanted him to become a cricketer.
- Shoaib started taking cricket seriously in 1993 after he joined Imran Khan’s Pepsi travelling coaching clinics in Sialkot.
- In an interview, Shoaib revealed that he often used to put a cricket kit in his school bag and go to play cricket matches instead of school. He disclosed that he used to do so as his sisters wanted him to focus more on his studies and he received scolding from them for playing cricket.
- Initially, he began playing as a batsman and later developed his bowling action.
- In 1996, Shoaib attended the trials for the Under-15 World Cup in Lahore and was picked up by coach Noman Shabbir for his impressive off-spin bowling action.
- In his domestic cricket debut for the Gujranwala team against Karachi, he picked up 5 wickets.
- He made his List A and First Class match debut in 1997. In the same year, he was selected for the Pakistan A team.
- A year later, he played for the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) team in the Wills Cup tournament and in the semifinal match, he claimed two wickets.
- He has played several matches for the Sialkot Stallions and has won the National T20 Cup 8 times.
- Impressed with his performance at the domestic level, Wasim Akram and Moin Khan suggested the Pakistan Cricket Board to include him in the Pakistan National squad.
- He played his debut ODI match in 1999, after replacing an injured Saqlain Mushtaq.
- During his debut Test match against Bangladesh at Multan in 2001, Shoaib took two wickets.
- Shoaib scored his first ODI century for Pakistan against West Indies at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates on 15 February 2002. He scored 111 (not out) runs in the match.
- On 27 April 2002, During a match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan, Malik scored 115 runs.
- In the calendar year 2004, he scored 895 runs in One Day Internationals, marking his highest number of runs in a calendar year.
- Shoaib scored his highest ODI score of 143 runs against India at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 24 July 2004.Shoaib Malik after claiming a wicket in a match
- On 24 October 2004, he scored his first half-century in Test cricket by making 59 runs against Sri Lanka. He scored his maiden Test century in 2005-2006, during the second innings of the first test of Pakistan’s tour of Sri Lanka by scoring 148 (no-out runs).
- In 2006, 108 runs for Pakistan against India at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan.
- In 2007, he represented Pakistan at the ICC World Cup.
- Shoaib scored his first T20 International half-century on 17 September 2007 during a match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa. He scored 57 runs in the match.
- Shoaib played his debut IPL match for Delhi Daredevils in the 2008 season. In the season, he claimed 2 wickets and scored 52 runs in 7 matches.
- During the 2009-2010 Pakistan’s tour of Sri Lanka, he scored 134 runs in the second innings.
- During the 2009 Champions Trophy, Malik scored 128 runs against India at SuperSport Park, Centurion, South Africa.
- He was a part of the 2009 ICC T20 World Cup-winning Pakistan squad. He played in all the matches of the tournament and claimed 1 wicket. His total score in the tournament was 144 runs including 24 runs (not out) in the final match of the World Cup.Shoaib Malik playing a cricket match for Pakistan
- In the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy, he scored 126 runs against India.
- Malik scored 57 runs not out against India at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India on 25 December 2012.
- On 30 November 2015, he made his highest score of 75 runs against England at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
- In 2017, Shoaib was a part of the Pakistan squad that won the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy in England.
- In the World Cups, he scored 1782 runs in 42 matches at an average of 46.89. His maximum score was against India. He has won 19 Man of the Match awards in the World Cups. In his last ODI match on 16 June 2019 against India at Old Trafford Stadium, in Manchester, England, he was out for a duck.
- On 19 April 2007, Shoaib Malik was announced as the captain of the Pakistani team in all three formats by the Pakistan Cricket Board. He was 25 years old at that time and became the fourth youngest Pakistani player to become a captain. He captained Pakistan in 3 tests, 36 ODIs, and 17 T2oIs. As a result of team politics and losing the trust of fellow team-mates like Mohammad Yousuf, Younis, Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Akhtar, and Abdul Razzaq, he was released from the duties of the captain on 27 January 2009. He was even considered a negative person in the Pakistani dressing room.
- He took his retirement from Test Cricket in 2015. While announcing his retirement, he said,
The reason of my leaving Tests is not because of slump in form but it’s because I want to give more time to my family and concentrate on the 2019 World Cup. I realised today that this is the right time to leave the place for youngsters and Pakistan have many talented players who can fill in.” - Under his captaincy, Sialkot Stallions (Faysal Bank T20 Cup team) made a record 8 domestic T20 titles.
- On 2 July 2018, he became the first male cricketer to play 100 T20Is.
- On 13 September 2017, Malik became the highest run–scorer in T20I for Pakistan.
- His bowling action is very similar to that of Saqlain Mushtaq.
- In 2021, Shoaib Malik launched his signature perfume ‘All Rounder.’Shoaib Malik posing with his signature perfume All Rounder
- He has made cameo appearances in the web series Baarwan Khiladi (2022; streamed on the OTT platform Tapmad TV) and the Pakistani murder mystery film Chakkar (2022).
- He has also appeared on various TV shows as a cricket analyst.
- In 2022, he appeared as a host in ARY Digital’s adventure-action reality game show The Ultimate Muqabla 2. Many Pakistani celebrities participated in the show as contestants.Shoaib Malik hosting the show The Ultimate Muqabla 2
- In the same year, he, along with Sania Mirza, hosted the show The Mirza Malik Show, where they interviewed celebrities. The show was streamed on the OTT platform UrduFlix.Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza hosting The Mirza Malik Show
- Shoaib and Sania also appeared in episode 4 of The Couple Show Season 2. The show aired on Aaj Entertainment.Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik on The Couple Show
- In an interview, Shoaib revealed that he loved flying kites in childhood and his father used to buy him a kite for every cricket match that he played.
- He has endorsed many popular brands like Gillette, Toni & Guy, and Pakistan’s Population Welfare Ministry.
- Shoaib Malik credits his success to his sisters. In an interview, while talking about his sisters, he said,
Meri jo dono badi behenein hai wo job karti thi aur unhone ghar ke liye bohot kiya. Agar wo nahi hoti toh main cricket nahi khel sakta tha.” - He has been featured on the cover of the lifestyle magazine OK Pakistan.Shoaib Malik and Ayesha Omar featured on the cover of OK! Pakistan magazine
- Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza received a Golden Visa from the United Arab Emirates in July 2021.
- In 2022, there were rumours about Shoaib and Sania’s separation as the couple was hardly spotted together. However, they did not respond to the rumours. Later, Shoaib changed his Instagram bio from “Proud husband to a Superwoman @MirzaSania” to “Father to One True Blessing,” which further fueled the rumours. Shoaib also unfollowed Sania on the platform.
- In January 2024, Sania’s Instagram Post saying ‘Marriage is hard. Divorce is hard.’ speculated divorce rumours. The rumours came to an end after Shoaib posted a picture on his Instagram from his wedding with Sana Javed. Soon, Sania’s father disclosed that Sania took ‘Khula’ from Shoaib, a few months back.Sania Mirza’s Instagram Story hinting towards her divorce from Shoaib Malik
- Later in the same month, Sania Mirza’s father confirmed that Sania had decided to take ‘Khula,’ a process where the wife initiates divorce; khula, similar to talaq, involves a waiting period but specifically refers to the wife’s decision to end the marriage.
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