Karachi: Hitting a patient century on his Test comeback, former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik yesterday credited his wife Sania Mirza for his success in international cricket since his recall to the national side this year. Making his first Test appearance since August 2010, Malik remained unbeaten on 124 at the end of the opening day's play in the first match against England in Abu Dhabi.

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Shoaib Malik with wife Sania Mirza. Pic/AFP

The all-rounder said he had learnt a lot from his tennis star wife. "Sania has proved to be a inspiration for me in many ways even as a sportsman. After watching her win titles even after battling with fitness issues I was also inspired to match her feats as a professional sportsman,"