Malik is one of only three Pakistan players to appear in over 100 Tests

He was banned for life four years ago following a judicial inquiry into alleged match-fixing, but has always maintained his innocence.

"I see nothing wrong in trying to start a coaching academy. Cricket is my profession and I want to pass on my expertise to younger players," he said.

"You should transfer your knowledge to the next generation."

The 41-year-old was one of five players handed life bans as a result of various match-fixing inquiries which took place in 2000-01.

The others were former team-mate Ata-ur-Rehman, Indians Mohammad Azharuddin and Ajay Sharma, and former South African skipper Hansie Cronje.

Mr Justice Qayyum found that Malik was guilty of match-fixing during 1994-95 series against Sri Lanka and Australia, but ruled there was insufficient evidence relating to a 1993-94 tour to New Zealand.

Qayyum's findings

He has lodged a number of appeals in the past four years, all of which have been rejected.

"I have been wronged and I know God will do justice for me some day."

He told BBC Sport: "Since the arbitrary ban, [imposed] without giving me a chance to prove my innocence, I have not played any cricket and am just looking after my business."

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Pakistan Cricket Board Rameez Raja ruled out any financial support for Malik's venture.

But he added: "We can't stop him from doing business. He can earn anything as an individual."

Malik is one of Pakistan's greatest batsmen, having scored 5,763 runs in 103 Tests at an average of 43, including 15 centuries.

He also played 283 one-day internationals and was a member of Pakistan's 1992 World Cup-winning side.

As captain, he led them in 12 Tests from 1993 to 1995, winning seven, and 34 one-dayers.