Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik will make his sixth appearance at the T20 World Cup later this month after being recalled to the squad to replace injured middle-order batsman Sohaib Maqsood.
“Good to see Shoaib Malik recalled for the T20 World Cup,” Afridi wrote on Twitter.
“As a senior and experienced player, he can contribute big to Pakistan. All the best.”
Maqsood was ruled out of the showpiece tournament after suffering a lower back injury in a domestic match earlier this year, the PCB said in a statement.
“Sohaib is devastated to miss out on the World Cup as he had worked hard for this event and was in sparkling form,” chief selector Muhammad Wasim said.
“We feel for him but injuries are part and parcel of the sport.”
“…we have decided to include Shoaib Malik in the side. I am sure Shoaib’s experience will be handy for the entire squad.”
