Shoaib Malik is a cricketer of class. He is the former skipper of the Pakistani cricket team who now plays in the Independence Cup for his country. Though an all-rounder, Malik’s forte is his spin bowling. He has taken 153 wickets and scored 9 centuries in the ODI format of the game.
Malik’s India connection is through his wife, tennis star Sania Mirza. Of course, that makes him dear to many Indians.
On September 14, Malik was in a mood to hold a Q&A session with his fans from around the world. Using the hashtag ‘AskMalik’, the cricketer took a series of questions and answer them with elan.
To be the best in what I do, and lots of practice
— Shoaib Malik (@realshoaibmalik) September 14, 2017
Probably a racer or maybe golfer
— Shoaib Malik (@realshoaibmalik) September 14, 2017
Yes, i play with all my heart! Lol
No secret, matches vs India r high pressure games, every single team member on both sides want to do well— Shoaib Malik (@realshoaibmalik) September 14, 2017
Express
— Shoaib Malik (@realshoaibmalik) September 14, 2017
But one fan had a very unique question on her mind. This:
@realshoaibmalik some words on @msdhoni ???#askMalik
— !!Phenom!! (@Sudharsan_ak) September 14, 2017
Yes, what does Malik think of Mahendra Singh Dhoni?
The question might appear to be a tricky one. A Pakistani cricketer being asked about a legendary cricketer of the rival camp is exactly like that. But let us not forget that sports has always managed to keep itself above the politics and it is largely because of sportspersons.
So Malik responded with this tweet:
Legend GOAT
— Shoaib Malik (@realshoaibmalik) September 14, 2017
Wait, what? Did he call Dhoni a goat? Now before you go all guns blazing on Malik, learn that GOAT is the urban dictionary acronym for ‘Greatest Of All Time’.
So that’s what Malik thinks of Mahi, and no wonder Twitter users praised the Pakistani cricketer.
Kabhi Dhoni ko bhi aapki taarif karne ka mauka dein sir
— Greyhound (@Masakadza_) September 16, 2017
Thankyou so much
— Manish (@Manish952125599) September 15, 2017
Thankyou so much
— Manish (@Manish952125599) September 15, 2017
Thanks for the Praise Sir ji🙌.
Love for Pakistan from India & lets hope to c IndvPak Series in Future 5 Odi.@msdhoni ‘Best In The World’🙏🙌— MS Dhoni & CR7 (@MSDandCR7) September 15, 2017
Thanks bro. It means a lot to us.
— Anshul Kumar (@kumaranshul2000) September 15, 2017
Oh, and he was also asked what he likes most about India!
The love we get there from people
— Shoaib Malik (@realshoaibmalik) September 14, 2017
Truly, Malik is winning our hearts.
