Younus Khan’s One-Day International (ODI) form is being questioned given his repeated failures but his 29 and 82 in the first Test, and 32 in the first-innings of the ongoing second Test, has forced the axe to be put away for now.
The Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) Chief Selector Iqbal Qasim, who was unhappy with the former captain’s performance in the ODI series, has now expressed his satisfaction with Younus’ performance in Tests. Qasim had earlier said that the selection committee will discuss the ODI future of the experienced batsman.
“It’s a good to see him scoring runs in the Tests,” Qasim told The Express Tribune. “He has regained his form which is a good sign for the team. We’re satisfied with his performance. The team has fought back with a good batting show in the second match and that’s also a good sign.”
U-19 World Cup selection tomorrow
Meanwhile, the selection committee will meet tomorrow to name the Pakistan under-19 squad for next month’s junior World Cup in Australia.
Qasim said the names will be forwarded to the PCB Chairman Zaka Ashraf for approval. Pakistan remained unbeaten in the U19 Asia Cup where it shared the trophy with India as the final ended in a tie.
“The team’s performance is very good which means not much work is needed to be done by the selection committee.”
Published in The Express Tribune, July 3rd, 2012.
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Younas Khan should be the captain. He is calm, cool and collected.
Younis khan is a great batsman and a top class fielder.