Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik has urged more Multinational Corporation (MNC) companies to come forward and support the national sport of hockey, after news of appliances giant Haier agreeing to become Pakistan Hockey Federation's (PHF) title sponsor for three years was announced recently.

PHF's official Twitter handle wrote: "To bring Pakistan Hockey back to its glory, Haier Pakistan has taken the step to fulfill this mission. Haier Pakistan has agreed to sponsor the PHF and Hockey Team till 2020....."