Angry Younis Khan quits as Pakistan captain
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Younis drama comes to end
Yousuf replaces Younis as Pakistan captain
Dubai: Pakistan on Wednesday appointed Mohammad Yousuf as captain for the Test tour of New Zealand after Younis Khan asked for a rest following the one-day series defeat against the same country.
"Yes, Younis has asked for a rest so we have appointed Yousuf as captain for the three-Test tour," Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ejaz Butt told AFP, adding,"it has nothing to do with the defeat against New Zealand."
Pakistan lost the three-match series 2-1 after a narrow seven-run defeat in the final match on Monday.
Following the one-day series defeat, Pakistani media reported that Younis had lost the confidence of his fellow players, who wanted him to be replaced.
Pakistan will fly from here on Sunday to play three Tests in New Zealand. The first Test starts in Dunedin on November 25.
Butt said he had no objection to Younis asking for rest. "We did appoint Younis captain until the 2011 World Cup, subject to his performance and fitness, but we have no objection to him asking for a rest, and I don't think it's a turmoil in Pakistan cricket," said Butt.
The 31-year-old Younis replaced Shoaib Malik following Pakistan's defeat in a home one-day series against Sri Lanka in January.
But despite leading Pakistan to the World Twenty20 title, Younis' tenure was full of turmoil and controversies.
Younis was forced to offer his resignation over unproven allegations of match fixing after Pakistan lost to New Zealand in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy held in South Africa last month. His resignation was rejected by the PCB.
Under Younis, Pakistan drew a two-Test home series against Sri Lanka in February-March, the second match being abandoned after the visiting team's bus was attacked by terrorists in Lahore.
Pakistan then lost a one-day series against Australia in the United Arab Emirates and then went down in three-Test and five one-day matches on the tour of Sri Lanka.
Before the latest defeat against New Zealand, former players, including ex-captain Inzamam-ul-Haq, demanded Younis be sacked as one-day captain.
As a player, Younis also fared poorly, scoring 0, 19 and three in the latest series against New Zealand.
Yousuf replaces Younis as Pakistan captain
Dubai: Pakistan on Wednesday appointed Mohammad Yousuf as captain for the Test tour of New Zealand after Younis Khan asked for a rest following the one-day series defeat against the same country.
"Yes, Younis has asked for a rest so we have appointed Yousuf as captain for the three-Test tour," Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ejaz Butt told AFP, adding,"it has nothing to do with the defeat against New Zealand."
Pakistan lost the three-match series 2-1 after a narrow seven-run defeat in the final match on Monday.
Following the one-day series defeat, Pakistani media reported that Younis had lost the confidence of his fellow players, who wanted him to be replaced.
Pakistan will fly from here on Sunday to play three Tests in New Zealand. The first Test starts in Dunedin on November 25.
Butt said he had no objection to Younis asking for rest. "We did appoint Younis captain until the 2011 World Cup, subject to his performance and fitness, but we have no objection to him asking for a rest, and I don't think it's a turmoil in Pakistan cricket," said Butt.
The 31-year-old Younis replaced Shoaib Malik following Pakistan's defeat in a home one-day series against Sri Lanka in January.
But despite leading Pakistan to the World Twenty20 title, Younis' tenure was full of turmoil and controversies.
Younis was forced to offer his resignation over unproven allegations of match fixing after Pakistan lost to New Zealand in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy held in South Africa last month. His resignation was rejected by the PCB.
Under Younis, Pakistan drew a two-Test home series against Sri Lanka in February-March, the second match being abandoned after the visiting team's bus was attacked by terrorists in Lahore.
Pakistan then lost a one-day series against Australia in the United Arab Emirates and then went down in three-Test and five one-day matches on the tour of Sri Lanka.
Before the latest defeat against New Zealand, former players, including ex-captain Inzamam-ul-Haq, demanded Younis be sacked as one-day captain.
As a player, Younis also fared poorly, scoring 0, 19 and three in the latest series against New Zealand.
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He's a Test Captain, and okay. Afridi is looking for his chance to become a Captain
Why did Younis ask for rest? he was not burned out or injured? wasn't he appointed captain till 2011.
Afridi could have been made captain but rightfully Yousuf was made captain.
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Younis Khan did the right thing by requesting a break. I am not sure about Yousuf as a captain as a top batsmen is not a guarantee of becoming a good leader.
If we look at all the people against YK then it is fair to say that he was under tremendous pressure and he did tried to put house in order by getting rid of Misbah.
Now our emotional and vindictive nation should be happy that Yousuf, Razzaq and Malik (trio of old horses) will stay in the team along with Kamran Akmal. No young blood will be introduced, thanks to the fans and dirty politics.
If we look at all the people against YK then it is fair to say that he was under tremendous pressure and he did tried to put house in order by getting rid of Misbah.
Now our emotional and vindictive nation should be happy that Yousuf, Razzaq and Malik (trio of old horses) will stay in the team along with Kamran Akmal. No young blood will be introduced, thanks to the fans and dirty politics.
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