Karachi: Younis Khan returned to the Pakistan squad for the final ODI against Bangladesh and denied reports that his pullout from the previous two matches was in protest of the questioning that he was subjected to by the ICC Anti-Corruption and Security Unit.

Younis also denied reports that his pullout was a result of differences in the team.

"Some things did happen that were not to my liking but they didn't force me to rest for the last two games. Neither do I have any differences with anyone in the team," Younis said.

"All these rumors and reports that I left the team because I had problems with the board and my fellow players and team officials are not true. I just had to attend to a personal problem and also wanted a break," he claimed.

He was today named in the Pakistan squad after making himself available to the national selectors.

The media had reported that Younis sudden withdrawal from the team had something to do with him not being happy at the attitude of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) when the ACU officer interviewed him, Danish Kaneria and Umar Gul.

Younis didn't comment on the ACU questioning but said he was keen to continue playing for his country.

"I love playing for Pakistan and I will continue to do so until I feel I can contribute to the team," Younis said.

Younis would be leaving with the other Pakistani players to play in the Indian Premier League starting tomorrow by April 22nd.

 

Source : PTI