Pakistani all-rounder, Shoaib Malik, has been granted 10 days leave from England tour due to personal reasons.
The exact details of his return are not known and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will not disclose any further details, urging the cricket fans to respect Malik’s private life.
The 37-year-old is a part of Pakistan’s squad for the World Cup and the team which is to face England in the upcoming matches as well. Pakistan is set to play 5 ODIs and a one-off T20I ahead of the mega event.
The veteran all-rounder is expected to join Pakistan camp in 10 days, meaning that he will miss the first couple of matches against England, in addition to tour matches.
Pakistan is the first team to have landed in England, in a bid to acclimatize to the conditions.
The story will be updated if more information emerges.
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