Malik's rise from a humble background

Shoaib Malik's appointment as captain of Pakistan, that too at the sprightly age of 25, was a proud moment for a family of seven from Sialkot. Imran Malik, brother of Shoaib, now in Delhi to watch the first Test between India and Pakiatan, talks about the family's humble origins and how his brother benefitted from their father's constant support. Read the full piece at Indiatimes.

"Our father owned a small shop of electronic goods. He always encouraged us to take up the sport. He used to tell Shoaib not to be too serious about studies and play cricket."