KARACHI:
After being overlooked for the Test series against England that starts from January 17, former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has opted to keep himself busy by featuring in the Dhaka Premier League after being given the all-clear by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
According to a PCB official, the all-rounder has been issued the required NOC for the event and is likely to depart today.
Malik, according to the official, will return to Pakistan next month in order to take part in the Pentangular Cup and will also be available for Pakistan duty if selected for the limited-overs leg of the series against England.
Published in The Express Tribune, December 30th, 2011.

We don’t need him. Keep on playing the leagues. Sometimes i wonder how such ppl come in the team with so less caliber.
SM is a deadbeat.
He had his days! Let the guy do what is best for him. I hope he does better for Pakistan.