Younis ready to participate in Pakistan Cup after ‘apology’

E-Paper | July 29, 2026

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa skipper Younis Khan contacted Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan on Monday to apologise for his misconduct during the ongoing Pakistan Cup.

Younis quit the tournament and left Faisalabad, the host city of the Pakistan Cup, last week in protest against ‘substandard umpiring’ in the event.

The former Test captain, who is also one of PCB's advisor on cricketing affairs, expressed willingness to participate in the remainder of the tournament. He said, “It was obligatory for me to participate in the premier ODI domestic tournament for the larger interest of the promotion of the game in the country.”

Younis had criticised match officials after his side’s loss to Misbah-ul-Haq's Islamabad side. The veteran cricketer also showed his displeasure after KPK’s close win against Shoaib Malik-led Punjab on Friday.

The right-hander was subsequently fined 50 per cent of his match fee for his comments after which he left the tournament.

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concerned citizen

Apr 25, 2016 07:03pm

typical behaviour, i would say do not allow him to continue this tournament and make him sit out so it is example for others

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Rizwan

Apr 25, 2016 07:04pm

Pakistan cricket and cricketers @ their best, this whole thing is like a drama serial

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Ali Khan

Apr 25, 2016 07:09pm

Bhai Younis You need help

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Mohammad Farooq

Apr 25, 2016 07:11pm

Typical story of Pakistan cricket. No real thinking on the field or off the field.

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Hyder

Apr 25, 2016 07:17pm

Sir Yunus Khan shall never be allowed back to play in the cup and demoted from A to C category in his central contract with PCB for dissent and indiscipline. Thanks

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Khan -Pakistani , USA

Apr 25, 2016 07:24pm

He is habitual !

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Revenge

Apr 25, 2016 07:26pm

I still ask why is he called a humble person ?

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Samrat

Apr 25, 2016 07:26pm

He's so full of drama, the reason he's an average cricketer.

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Saif Ansari

Apr 25, 2016 07:27pm

In sports and without any exception in cricket the decision of umpires and match referees is binding on players. To dissent or disobey or even to question a decision is not for the players. YK has played for so many years at the highest level and is aware of the rules governing the game of cricket. YK must refrain from emotional outbursts and use proper channels after a tournament to point out errors and lower standards of umpiring. YK's decision to quit the tournament was a poor choice. His recent move to take a 360 degree turn and play again in the interest of the game is at best pathetic.

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Anuj

Apr 25, 2016 07:27pm

@Rizwan all credit to lack of education.

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MindShare

Apr 25, 2016 07:35pm

Good, apology should be accepted and let him come back.

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kash

Apr 25, 2016 07:36pm

@Hyder Agree

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Mark

Apr 25, 2016 07:36pm

Good decision for Pakistan cricket. PCB should now suspend the concerned umpire for biased umpiring in the tournament. The umpiring standard in domestic cricket is very bad

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ehsan

Apr 25, 2016 07:39pm

this is not the first time he has done this. He is on par with afridi

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Where are we?

Apr 25, 2016 07:40pm

What is happening with us? Have we all forgotten the good behavior and self respect?

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khan

Apr 25, 2016 07:44pm

The crooked/corrupt umpires should be taken to task. All matches must be recorded and any complaints from captains must be properly held. Corruption must stop at all level. YK welcome back after having the spine to call spade a spade.

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PAK

Apr 25, 2016 07:46pm

@Anuj We don't know the actual reason/ avoid personal attacks and always give the respect he deserves.

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Where are we?

Apr 25, 2016 07:45pm

Sometimes high blood pressure makes you very emotional. Proper blood pressure medication can resolve these kind of emotional outbursts.

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Shan

Apr 25, 2016 07:46pm

Good apology! Way to go... this is humility..

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faisal

Apr 25, 2016 07:46pm

this has been happening from sometime. he left captaincy because PCB chairman made him wait outside the office. left many domestic games unfinished.

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Truth

Apr 25, 2016 07:48pm

@Anuj He is a high class batsman and that is his education. Like many other big names

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Khan -Pakistani , USA

Apr 25, 2016 07:51pm

Why Pakistani cricket is hostage to same people , same faces and same personalities ?

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Mark

Apr 25, 2016 07:52pm

PCB needs to apply check and balance on umpires in domestic cricket. It's need to be corrected. Umpires are not angel . We have examples of Nadeem Ghauri and Asad Rauf

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SohailAnwar

Apr 25, 2016 08:01pm

Bhai Younis needs some serious treatment.

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IRSHAD

Apr 25, 2016 08:05pm

Another controversy to add to the innumerable ones plaguing the temperamental Younis Khan's playing career. Instead of being a role model for youngsters, he wants to show his importance and how big a name he is through his outbursts. While he has chalked up many records for himself and Pakistan, I wonder whether he will be remembered more for these achievements or for his frequent brushes with the establishment. It takes a lot of gloss off his career.

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RIZ

Apr 25, 2016 08:09pm

He is PCB advisor on cricketing affairs wouldn't it be better if he raise this issue in meetings but again he is as smart enough as PCB.

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Kamran

Apr 25, 2016 08:12pm

“It was obligatory for me to participate in the premier ODI domestic tournament for the larger interest of the promotion of the game in the country.” - huh!? what does he think of himself?

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Jaweed Niaz

Apr 25, 2016 08:20pm

@IRSHAD What you say makes a lot of sense. From time to time, becomes his own worst enemy. Also agree with another comment that "he needs help."

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Rahul

Apr 25, 2016 08:33pm

Embarrass yourself. Apologize. Play again. Repeat. No worries of consequences whatsoever.

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S Patel

Apr 25, 2016 08:44pm

Such an Immature behavior. Pakistan should require at least a metric diploma and a simple written behavior test before giving them chance on the field

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Sam

Apr 25, 2016 08:49pm

Very disappointed by this behavior from our champion player. What kind of impression he is leaving on young player? no wonder they act unprofessionally.

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phuljharri

Apr 25, 2016 08:49pm

He needs to curb his hotheadedness in the age he is in.

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ABL

Apr 25, 2016 09:03pm

@Samrat Please, he is not an average batsmen. Please refer his statistics. He is amongst the top 5 best batsmen of Pakistan, along with Javed, Inzi, and Yousuf. It is simply his temperament and being emotionally reactive. Lets accept his shortcomings and value his contributions for Pakistan cricket.

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Z Khan

Apr 25, 2016 09:34pm

he is an emotional character but plays fair & square without any malice in his heart. he has always given his cent percent in the field for the country. he is one of the great of the game and deserve due respect. if he criticized the umpiring standard than i am pretty sure that it must be substandard and PCB, as usual, instead of investigating it decided to penalize him which is highly unfair.

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SAEED MASOOD

Apr 25, 2016 10:06pm

Younis Bhai you are well respected not only in Pakistan but also in world cricket...Please do not make every issue Izat ka mamla...See now you will have to apologise ...

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M.Saeed

Apr 25, 2016 10:11pm

This is his third apology in two years!

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Mirza

Apr 25, 2016 10:35pm

This is usual attitude. The guy should be retired.

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Maqsood

Apr 25, 2016 10:47pm

Don't allow him to play.

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Ihsan

Apr 25, 2016 10:51pm

Sir younus. Y dont you play cricket only. That's something you are good at.

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JAMES

Apr 25, 2016 11:17pm

How many drama queens do we have in our team ? I can't seem to put my finger on that one.

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khalid feroz

Apr 25, 2016 11:18pm

This standard of Umpiring produce feeble batsmen Younis khan is a world class player and he has a right to appeal and explanation, Watch his great innings

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Shabbir

Apr 25, 2016 11:32pm

PCB should investigate. All video are available and stop the umpire from supervising at least in the remaining matches of Pakistan Cup. The umpiring standards needs to be improved.

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Nazir

Apr 26, 2016 12:02am

He should not be allowed to continue. PCB has to lay down the law. Umar Akmal and Ahmed Shezad after their recent behavior also need to be kicked out. But I doubt if this spineless PCB chairman is capable of taking any stern action.

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ENGR OSMAN

Apr 26, 2016 12:05am

Younis needs to be dropped. Sami Aslam, Shan Masood & Hammad Azam need to be picked for the English & Aussie tours.

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Asif

Apr 26, 2016 12:06am

He made me disapointed. Never expected from him this kind of behaviour.

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eli

Apr 26, 2016 01:25am

As a player, nothing could be more frustrating than putting up with biased umpiring. All great sportsmen have been guilty to showing extreme reactions to this. Having said, let's respect YK for a great player he is, and close this episode after his apology!

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Apr 26, 2016 02:21am

he is recored holder but has been kicked out badely from T20, ODI, who has won T20 world cup younas khan so Concerned citizen is typical stero type who think any Patahn which takes bold step for the betterment ,Crooks can do any things .this is a typical behaviour .which is stupid ,this is Prototype.

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Doc PhD USANo

Apr 26, 2016 02:54am

A player of his caliber, should stay out of it. It's his mistake that now he has lost respect.

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Zak

Apr 26, 2016 02:58am

No sir, no janab bus ethesaab.

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Ravian

Apr 26, 2016 03:23am

Rules need to be followed. No body is indispensable.

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ammar

Apr 26, 2016 03:26am

He is a world class cricketer so if he is saying the umpiring is sub-standard I would at least look into it. Because I am pretty sure it is

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Khan

Apr 26, 2016 04:23am

@concerned citizen absolutely agree such behaviors should be dealt with

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Mahmood

Apr 26, 2016 04:36am

He should not be allowed to play in the tournament, what kind of example he is setting for new and upcoming players.....

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Saad

Apr 26, 2016 05:39am

Should not be allowed back in the tournament. Apology rejected.

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Revenge

Apr 26, 2016 09:11am

@PAK when I say lack of education, it mean every PAK player lacks it. Be it Younus, Afridi, Shehzad or Akmal.

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Samrat

Apr 26, 2016 09:14am

@ABL Most of his runs are scored on flat UAE decks. Only 5/31 test tons out of asia. His average in ODIs is a meagre 31.

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Samrat

Apr 26, 2016 09:23am

Generally at the twilight of career, form of players dips a bit but here Younus maturity is dipping at a rapid pace.

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shuaib

Apr 26, 2016 11:02am

Younes is one of few great players Pakistan has ever produced and it's our misfortune we have lost such heroes like Saeed Anwar , Great Mohammed Yousif and now Y.Khan very early.

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SMK

Apr 26, 2016 11:17am

It reflects how our so called superstars treat PCB, our domestic cricket and officials. YK would never have behaved like that on an international area. He is aware that being a so called superstar, he will get away with it in Pakistan. Besides, he is also a perpetual offender, behaving like that on many previous occasions. I fail to understand that with his discipline past record and arrogant behavior, why is he called a humble and down to earth person. He should appropriately be dealt with this time to set an example. I wonder, what his mentor Rashid Latif has to say on this behavior.

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DJ Bravo

Apr 26, 2016 12:11pm

This is all just due to ex-coach Waqar Younis. Isn't it !! He has failed to bring humbleness in our players specially to the senior players like Younis Khan and Boom Boom Afridi. What a mess created by you Waqar, now I know why all your praises for Misbah and criticism on Younis and Afridi. You even raised your fingers over the greatest of the greats and most talented Umer Akmal and Ahmed Shahzad, look how they have been performing with tons of centuries scored in domestic season.

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Naveed,USA

Apr 26, 2016 06:03pm

He always wants to capture attention of the people on his own ridiculous way. The way he retired from ODIS was not the proper way at all.

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Mirza Muhammad Khalid

Apr 26, 2016 08:42pm

He still perform like a stubborn player. Need maturity especially at this belated stage

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ulfat khan

Apr 26, 2016 09:16pm

Very nice

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ulfat khan

Apr 26, 2016 09:18pm

Very nice younis bhai

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Hasnain

Apr 28, 2016 07:20am

He is going to back soon, It's PCB that we are talking about.

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