Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed has stated that former pacer Shoaib Malik is making a personal attack by criticising him following his suspension for hurling racial remarks at South African fast bowler Andile Phehlukwayo during their second ODI in Durban, last week.

The 31-year-old further stated that he has accepted his mistake and is now looking forward to improving his performance. "He [Shoaib Akhtar] is attacking me personally not criticising,'ÂÂÂu00c2u009d Geo TV quoted Sarfaraz, as saying.