Those who deliberately lose..: Former Pakistan cricketer BLASTS Shoaib Malik, accuses him of match-fixing

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has blasted Shoaib Malik's appointment as the mentor of Stallions in the Champions One-Day Cup, a team being ledby Mohammad Haris. Basit lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for Malik's appointment, accusing him of deliberately losing a match in a domestic tournament. The ex-cricketer was referring to the infamous 2005 National T20 Cup encounter, where Malik was leading the Sialkot Stallions and made the controversial decision to lose toKarachi Zebras, in Lahore.

'If you want evidence I will give it'

"Those people who cannot think about the country, should not be appointed. Those who have admitted that they deliberately lost a match, should not be the mentor. If you want evidence I will give it. Ramiz Raja Saheb interviewed Shoaib Malik. What did he say?," Ali said on his official YouTube channel.

In the Sialkot vs Karachi match, in April 2005, Malik-led side were chasing 176 and needed only 25 off the last four overs. However, they fell short by four runs, managing 171/3 and, thus, raising eyebrows. This happened despite Malik remaining unbeaten.

Malik's little efforts to take his side through wasn't well received. He, however, defended his actions in a post-match interview with Ramiz Raja, former PCB chairman, by stating that it was done as an act of protest against a prior ruling in the league that put his side in a disadvantaged position.

As a result, Malik drew criticism from all corners for his action and was fined significantly. In addition, the result of the match was considered null and void.