Yousuf calls on sports minister

LAHORE: Test cricketer Mohammad Yousuf has called upon Federal Sports Minister Pir Aftab Shah Jilani here and discussed his comeback in the team with him.

Talking to media after the meeting, Sports minister said he is trying to resolve the issue with mutual consent but it is not possible to give specific deadline for Yousuf’s comeback in the team.

Mohammad Yousuf said the law of International Cricket Council (ICC) was announced after his joining of Indian Cricket League (ICL) and he is still willing to play for Pakistan.

source : jang.com.pk

Yousuf speaks recklessly for want of knowledge: PCB

LAHORE: Taking strict note on the recent statements of Test cricketer Mohammad Yousuf, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Saturday said, Yousuf’s irresponsible statements are caused by his lack of knowledge.

In a statement released via PCB press release here, it is stated, Muhammad Yousuf’s allegations, leveled on PCB, are baseless as PCB is an independent board which mere works following policies laid down by ICC’s Governing Body.

Yousuf is at fault as he unilaterally broke his PCB’s contract by joining Indian Premier League (IPL) without informing PCB, it added.

Meanwhile, former Director PCB HR Nadeem Akram said, Board extended 10 million rupees offer to him on condition to withdraw his IPL contract but he failed to quit playing for IPL, now he is trying to prove himself innocent and PCB blameworthy.