Shoaib Malik heads back home to deal with a 'personal issue'

All-rounder Shoaib Malik is returning home to deal with a personal issue and is expected to rejoin the team in England later.

“The Pakistan cricket team management has given leave to Shoaib Malik so that he can return home to deal with a personal issue. He is expected to rejoin the team in 10 days’ time,” the Pakistan Cricket Board said in a statement on Monday.

“The PCB will not be making any further comments and fully expects all concerned to respect Shoaib’s privacy,” the statement added.