Shoaib Malik cries foul against PCB and teammates

Shoaib Malik, after Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided not to renew his contract, has blamed the board and captain Misbah-ul-Haq for not utilizing him to the fullest.

"Next time I get the opportunity to play for Pakistan I will first ask for some clarity beforehand. For example why am I not being used as a bowler, why am I not getting a chance to bowl for Pakistan when over here at Warwickshire I'm bowling regularly and taking wickets," said the former captain, who also has 141 ODI wickets to his name.

"Wherever I play cricket I get the opportunity to bowl apart from when I am playing for Pakistan. I'm one of the most senior cricketers in the Pakistan team but I don't know where I'm going to be batting in the next match and that is ridiculous," the right-handed batsmen who bowls off-spin added.

The player also took a dig at Mohammad Hafeez, the then T20 skipper, for openly expressing his disappointment after Malik was included in the World T20 side, despite, him wanting Malik out.

"I was shocked when I heard Hafeez had said what he did about my selection for the T20 WC. I could respond to his statement but it won't change anything. If I respond then there is no difference between me and Hafeez, but he and I both know exactly what happened and we know what the actual truth is," he said.

The 32-year-old also made a point that the board should be looking for the next leader as Misbah is nearing his 40s: "The PCB should be speaking with Misbah-ul-Haq about his plans for the future and ask him how long he wishes to carry on in international cricket. There has to be some clarity and dialogue between the Board and Misbah on his future as only then can a successor be groomed," said Malik.

The former captain is not expected to be part of the side after being left out of the contract list.