Younis Khan

Shahid Afridi, Younis Khan handed Pakistan contracts and pay rise

Islamabad: The Pakistan Cricket Board has surprisingly awarded axed allrounder Shahid Afridi and batsman Younis Khan category A contracts while increasing their pay by 15 percent.

Both players were dropped for next month's Champions Trophy, but will be given monthly retainers of around $3,600.

Test and one-day captain Misbah-ul-Haq, Twenty20 captain Mohammad Hafeez and offspinner Saeed Ajmal were also given category A contracts. Fast bowler Umar Gul, Umar Akmal and Abdur Rehman were demoted to category B, worth $2,500 a month, along with five other players.

The Akmal brothers, Kamran and Adnan, were among eight players in category C for retainers of $1,400 each. The PCB also awarded stipends of $700 to nine players....more    

Ashraf's election challenged in Pakistan courts

Karachi: The election of Zaka Ashraf as chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board has been challenged in the Sindh and Lahore High Courts a day after the PCB announced him as the first elected head of the board. In Karachi Pakistan's former captain, Rashid Latif filed a petition through his lawyer challenging Ashraf's election and the new constitution of the board while the heads of the regional cricket associations of...  

PCB ropes in psychologist to regain Shahid Afridi's bowling form

Karachi: The Pakistan Cricket Board has sought the help of a sports psychologist to help experienced allrounder Shahid Afridi regain his confidence in bowling ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy. Afridi has been named in the shortlist of 30 probables for the Champions Trophy by the national selectors but indications are that if he doesn't perform in the President's Cup limited overs tournament he might be overlooked in the final...  

Younis Khan may get coaching role with ODI team: Sources

Younis was dropped from the 30-man probables list for the Champions Trophy but the team management is in favour of him continuing in the Test format. ...  

Pak coach, manager hold closed-door meeting with seniors

Dav Whatmore and manager Naved Cheema have held a closed-door meeting with senior players in a bid to reverse the flow of poor results on the South Africa tour. ...  

SA beat Pakistan by an innings for a 3-0 whitewash

South Africa beat Pakistan by an innings and 18 runs on for a 3-0 series whitewash as the world's top-ranked team ended their Test season in dominant form. ...  

SA vs Pak, 3rd Test, day 3: As it happened

The tourists could only manage 235 all out in their second innings, losing the match by an innings and 18 runs on day three at Centurion. ...  

SA vs Pakistan, 2nd Test, Day 3: as it happened

Azhar Ali and Misbah put up a fine rearguard as Pakistan reach 100 for 3 at stumps on day three with a lead of 112 runs. ...  

SA vs Pakistan, 2nd Test, Day 2: as it happened

Ajmal wrecked South Africa's top order to reduce the hosts to 139 for 5 at stumps after Pakistan scored 338 in their first innings. ...  

2nd Test: Younis, Shafiq tons prop up Pakistan on day one

The visitors closed the day on 253 for 5 after being reduced to 33 for 4 at one time by South Africa at Cape Town. ...  

Pakistan set to face South African challenge

It is Pakistan's first visit to South Africa in six years. ...  

Junaid can be another Akram, says Younis Khan

Junaid had left India in tatters reducing them to 29 for five to set up Pakistan's six-wicket win in Ahmedabad. ...  

Afridi, Younis sent notices for tax evasion

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) said it had issued notices to Afridi, Younis, Umar Akmal and Abdul Razzaq for evading taxes of 80 million rupees ...  

'Retirements will give Indian youngsters a chance'

Rashid Latif feels that with the retirement of Dravid and Laxman, India's youngsters will now get a chance. ...  

Has the snub ended Younis Khan's ODI career?

The experienced batsman has not been picked for the upcoming three ODIs series against Australia. ...  

Younis, Gul are rested not axed: Qasim

Iqbal Qasim says that Younis Khan and Umar Gul are rested, not axed, and both figure in future plans of the team. ...  

Younis snapped up as expert by PTV

PTV decided to snap up Younis Khan as an expert for the upcoming series and T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka. ...  

Younis dropped, Kamran recalled for Aus ODIs

Younis is apparently being left out after performing poorly against Sri Lanka, while Akmal hasn't played since last year's World Cup. ...  

Sri Lanka annihilate Pakistan in first Test

Chasing 510 to win at Galle, the visitors were bowled out for 300 on the fourth day. ...  

Chasing 510, Pakistan reeling in Galle Test

After bowling out Pakistan for 100, SL declared their 2nd innings at 137 for 5 and then reduced Pakistan to 36 for 3 at stumps on Day 3 of the 1st Test. ...