Somehow cricket in Pakistan has continued even without Shoaib Ahktar.
Their other Shoaib, the logical, sane and less talented one, is still their captain.
But a week is a long time in Cricket.
In Pakistani cricket a week is several life times.
Since Shoaib Malik’s showing at the 2020 world whatever it was, his team has struggled.
A look at the current line up against Bangladesh gives you an idea why.
Salman Butt averages about 30 in both forms of the game, and so far has done nothing other than have a cool name. 
Nasir Jamshed is not somewhere you keep jars, but is actually a young cricketer who is yet to confirm his place in the side, and yet to make a big splash in general.
Younis Khan is the Pakistani version of Elvis, except that he isn’t as sexy, cool, or talented (ummm) as him.
Mohammad Yousuf is a top class international player, probably the only one in the side, he is also a scientologist. 
Shoaib Malik is the youngest looking 26 year old Pakistan has ever had. He may actually be the age he claims to be. Will be a very handy cricketer, but right now is just a cricketer.
Misbah Ul Haq has the same surname as Inzy and a lovely cricket backside. He can bat, but probably won’t be around for long.
Shahid Afridi is Shaihid Afridi.
Kamran Akmal is a male model, who dabbles in wicketkeeping. Used to be a sh1t hot batsmen. Now is not. 
Umar Gul is a player who is destined to be called Sea. The boy can bowl, but is never going to be an out and out match winner.
Sohail Tanvir is a quick who can also bowl spin. So far I am yet to see him bowl either particularly well, but could be a handy one day option.
Iftikhar Anjum is Rao Iftikhar, true story.
Not a lot of high priced cattle for Malik to play with there.
