As has been so widely expected after days of deliberations and speculations, Shoaib Malik has finally been named as new Pakistan Captain in place of outgoing Inzamam-ul-Haq. According to the announcement by the PCB, he will lead both the Test and ODI sides until at least the end of 2007. Dr. Nasim Ashraf, chairman of PCB, confirmed the appointment at a press conference at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on April 19, 2007.
In an interview to media after his appointment, Malik told of his elation to be appointed captain of Pakistan but stressed that he will only be happy when he brings the players together and get them winning again.
Ashraf stressed that Malik was the best man for the job and a unanimous choice. "He is the future of cricket. He has intelligence and he has a good cricketing mind. Malik is the personality to get the best from players both senior and junior."
This has come after the heir apparent Younis Khan refused to take over the captaincy from Inzamam citing the added pressure and stress it brings along with it.
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