Younus basks in confidence

Former captain wants to leave cricket with World Cup win.


Express November 08, 2010

DUBAI: After inspiring Pakistan to a stunning victory in the fourth One-Day International (ODI) against South Africa, Younus Khan has said that he is relishing his comeback to international cricket. Khan set up the successful run chase (73 off 115 balls) in a match that saw Pakistan claim a narrow one-wicket victory with one ball remaining against South Africa.

“After every good performance I am regaining my confidence,” Khan told reporters. “I am trying hard to help Pakistan win and playing my part as a senior player as this is my job. We have one match left so I hope we can win as we weren’t able to defeat South Africa last time in 2007.”

Khan has made a comeback to the national team after being cleared to play by the Pakistan Cricket Board. “When I was out, I tried to improve instead of wasting my time. My fitness is better than before and I see myself more focused.

“I knew that that was not my end. It will come in a better way as I want to do well before leaving the game”

He also expressed hope that Pakistan would win the World Cup, claiming that the team is one of the four favourites to clinch the title next year. “Pakistan is amongst the top four favourites to win and I always give top ranking to my team. If we play to our potential we can win the World Cup like we won the World Twenty20,” said the former captain, who led Pakistan to a memorable World Twenty20 triumph in England in 2009.

With additional input from AFP.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 8th, 2010.

COMMENTS (3)

Nazir Habib | 13 years ago | Reply Younas it's good to see you coming back to form and fitness. The Springboks are definitely anxious to see how the Pak team will perform. Your fans are confident you will give it your best shot and produce resultd to improve your test rankings. Dont give the slightest concern to what the PCB and your detractors say. With salams and best wishes.
Amber | 13 years ago | Reply Actually Hamza Darling..... It is in fact Younus Khan And Not Younis Khan.... He has said it himself that it's Younus Khan..... People just get it wrong because that's the name that he has on his shirt. :D
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