Demotion: Younus Khan refuses to sign central contract
The Express Tribune has learnt that Younus felt disgusted by the demotion.
Former Pakistan captain Younus Khan. PHOTO: REUTERS
KARACHI:
Former Pakistan captain Younus Khan refused to sign the new central contract in which he was demoted to B category by contract committee which included chief selector Moin Khan, Mohammad Akram and Zakir Khan.
Younus has played 89 Tests, 253 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and 25 T20Is for Pakistan leading the country to World T20 title in 2009.
The Express Tribune has learnt that Younus felt disgusted by the demotion, stating that he would rather play without any contract than to accept the current terms.
“Younus is really angry and disappointed to be given B category and has decided not to sign it,” a close aide of the former captain told The Express Tribune.
“For him the most important thing is his self-respect,” he further stated.
He also said that Khan was ready to play for Pakistan without getting the central contract fee.
“He is open to the idea of getting only the match fee because he will not sacrifice his self respect for Rs 5-6 million,” the aide added.
On June 5, the former Pakistan captain was demoted to the B category, whereas left-arm pacer Junaid Khan was promoted to the A category after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) released central contracts for 31 players.
Altogether, the board has placed five players in the A category, while four have been chosen for the B tier, resulting in a 50% cut in terms of players in the group — previously there were eight.
The C category saw eight players being reduced to six while the D category (stipend) has 16 players as compared to the nine that were awarded placements earlier.
Former Pakistan captain Younus Khan refused to sign the new central contract in which he was demoted to B category by contract committee which included chief selector Moin Khan, Mohammad Akram and Zakir Khan.
Younus has played 89 Tests, 253 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and 25 T20Is for Pakistan leading the country to World T20 title in 2009.
The Express Tribune has learnt that Younus felt disgusted by the demotion, stating that he would rather play without any contract than to accept the current terms.
“Younus is really angry and disappointed to be given B category and has decided not to sign it,” a close aide of the former captain told The Express Tribune.
“For him the most important thing is his self-respect,” he further stated.
He also said that Khan was ready to play for Pakistan without getting the central contract fee.
“He is open to the idea of getting only the match fee because he will not sacrifice his self respect for Rs 5-6 million,” the aide added.
On June 5, the former Pakistan captain was demoted to the B category, whereas left-arm pacer Junaid Khan was promoted to the A category after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) released central contracts for 31 players.
Altogether, the board has placed five players in the A category, while four have been chosen for the B tier, resulting in a 50% cut in terms of players in the group — previously there were eight.
The C category saw eight players being reduced to six while the D category (stipend) has 16 players as compared to the nine that were awarded placements earlier.