Shoaib Malik has withdrawn from T10 league, here's why!
What's the story
Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik has decided to withdraw from the upcoming T10 League, which will be held in the UAE.
The reason behind the decision of the star all-rounder is that he wants to spend quality time with his wife and newborn baby.
Malik was a part of the Punjab Legends franchise.
The cricketer took to Twitter to make this announcement.
Twitter Post
Family time is the reason behind Shoaib's decision
I announce with mixed feelings that I will be not be part of @PunjabiLegends_ #T10League to spend time with my family. This was a tough decision (sp since my wife thinks I should play) but I want to be with my wife and son more than anything else. Hope you all will understand 🤗
— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) November 12, 2018
Schedule
Malik has been busy with Pakistan cricket team
Malik's wife and famous Indian tennis star, Sania Mirza gave birth to their son Izhaan on October 29.
Malik had announced this news on Twitter and thanked everybody for the wishes.
But he wasn't there for his family in this happy moment, as Pakistan were involved in a T20I series against Australia.
It was followed by another series against New Zealand.
Twitter Post
Malik thanks one and all
Thank you from the bottom of our heart to everyone for the wishes from Sania and I, and our families.
— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) October 30, 2018
Our son’s name is Izhaan ❤️ #BabyMirzaMalik 👼🏼 https://t.co/F7bPCnGnL6
T10 League
8 teams to battle it out in T10 League
Meanwhile, the second edition of the T10 cricket league is slated to be held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium from November 21 to December 2.
The exciting league will have eight teams battling it out this term, as compared to six in the first edition.
Kerala Kings, Punjab Legends, Maratha Arabians, Bengal Tigers, The Karachians, Rajputs, Northern Warriors and Pakhtoons are the eight franchises.