Zayn Malik cuts Konnakol tour dates and issues recovery update

The former One Direction singer has taken to Instagram to update fans as he cuts his world tour dates

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The former One Direction singer issued a statement on his Instagram page telling fans he had to take "another look" at his schedule.

He said he was working to be "better and stronger than before" but would have to reduce the number of shows on his upcoming Konnakol tour named after his latest album.

Malik has previously cancelled live dates over "extreme anxiety" but has not specified a cause for his latest cancellations.

The photo of Malik in hospital was shared on an official updates page two weeks ago.