Returned to serve the country: Younus Khan

Younus Khan says that one has to let go of their ego and not dwell in the past.

LAHORE: Younus Khan on Thursday said that he has returned to the national side because he wanted to serve the country with his potential.

Speaking to the media at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore, he said he had opted to stay away from the team, but then realised that it needed his services.

He said that one has to let go of their ego and not dwell in the past adding that he was fit and ready to perform.

Meanwhile, Pakistan cricket team coach Waqar Younis welcomed the reinstatement of Younus Khan in the team.

Waqar said that the team needed the expertise of senior players in the upcoming tour against South Africa.

He was also hopeful that Muhammad Yousuf would be available for the Test series. He added that the team is being trained for a tough tour and is hopeful the results will be positive.