Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf has been cleared by an arbitration panel in Mumbai to take part in the Indian Premier League's (IPL) players' auction on Feb. 8, the Pakistan Cricket Board said on Monday.
One-Day International career statistics of Pakistan's squad for the Champions Trophy.
Opener Nasir Jamshed smashed a fluent 74 to help Pakistan pull off an unconvincing five-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the second one-day international on Thursday. Chasing 239 for victory, flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi came to Pakistan's rescue with a powerful 43 not out from 27 balls after Zimbabwe had reduced the hosts to 178 for five in the 38th over.
Pakistan cricket Board is likely to send senior batsman Mohammad Yousuf and their legal advisor to appear before an arbitration panel in Mumbai on January 24 to discuss a petition moved by the rebel Indian Cricket League against the batsman.
Sources in the Pakistan team in Bangalore told PTI on Thursday night that efforts were being made by the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board and the team management to convince Younis to change his mind.
The Pakistan batsman has been asked to face an arbitration hearing over his decision to pull out of the Indian Cricket League.
Both batsmen scored fifties as India beat Pakistan by five wickets in the first ODI in Guwahati on Monday.
Pakistan run-machine Mohammad Yousuf signed a central contract with the PCB and will play in the first Test against South Africa.
Despite signing up with the rebel Indian Cricket League, Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf has asserted that playing for his country continues to be his top priority.
Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 150 runs in the fifth and final one-day international to complete a 5-0 series win at National Stadium, Karachi on Saturday.
Australia were clearly the best team of the year.
Opener Salman Butt struck an aggressive 76 to help Pakistan to a comfortable seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in the rain hit second one-day international on Friday. Butt, who hit nine fours and a six added a sixth 50 to his four one-day hundreds and, with Mohammad Yousuf (32 not out), allowed Pakistan successfully to chase a revised target of 158 runs in 25 overs.
They have instead recalled batsman Misbah-ul-Haq, all rounder Yasir Arafat and included youngster Fawad Alam in the 15-member party.
The Pakistani batsman received a staggering Rs 65 lakh in cash awards and a car for his performance in 2006.
Irfan Pathan is fifth in the all-rounders' list.
Mohammad Yousuf was named Pakistan captain for the Champions Trophy after Younis Khan said he does not want to lead the side.
The bench sought a reply within one week and posted the matter for further hearing on September 16.
An unbeaten century from Mohammad Yousuf and captain Shoaib Malik's superb all round show led Pakistan to a seven-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the fourth one-day international at Iqbal stadium in Faislabad on Wednesday.
Pakistan posted 347 for 5 and then restricted the visitors to 243 for 7 in 50 overs.
The duo have aggregated 1372 runs in just nine innings - in which they have batted together against India - at a mind blowing average of 171.50.
Stand-in captain Younis Khan scored a gritty 107 not out as Pakistan, chasing 345 for victory, drew the second Test against India.
The chief minister visited Ganai's house at Seer Hamdan village in Anantnag district and conveyed his sympathies to the bereaved family.
Vice captain Younis Khan and all rounder Shahid Afridi have been promoted to the top category.
Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Yousuf's record 168-run partnership was the turning point as Pakistan beat India by 31 runs in the fifth and final ODI in Jaipur.
South Africa beat Pakistan by 14 runs in the fifth and final ODI to clinch the five-match series 3-2.
Another splendid innings from Mohammad Yousuf led Pakistan to a six-wicket win over South Africa in the third one-dayer at the Iqbal stadium on Tuesday.
Seamers Rao Iftikhar and Umar Gul shared six wickets and Mohammad Yousuf hammered a century to guide Pakistan to a 25-run win over South Africa in the second one-dayer at the Gaddafi stadium on Saturday.
The development came barely two days before the Supreme Court was to hear the matter related to her detention. The Deputy Commissioner ordered that the PSA has been revoked with immediate effect. Her detention period had been extended for a period of three months on July 31 this year.
South Africa beat Pakistan by 45 runs in the first ODI at the Gaddafi stadium on Thursday.
Mohammed Yousuf and Younis Khan ensured a draw for Pakistan in the second Test against South Africa.
Mohammad Yousuf's unbeaten century spurred Pakistan to an emphatic win over South Africa in the second one-day international in Durban on Wednesday.
Pakistan have lost batsman Mohammad Yousuf and all-rounder Shoaib Malik for the first Test against South Africa.
Sehwag, however, could not improve on his seventh position.
The Indian cueist will take on Supoj Saenia of Thailand in Sunday's final.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is mulling over approaching former speedster Shoaib Akhtar for the bowling consultant role as it continues its search for big names to mentor cricketers at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) Akhtar's name has come into consideration because of the unavailability of former pacer Aqib Javed, whose name was earlier finalized for the role.
Younis Khan scored 101 as Pakistan beat England by two wickets in the third ODI.
Pakistan, set 380 to win from 80 overs, made no effort to go for the runs after Hoggard dismissed both openers with only 33 on the board.
Pakistan were 409 for seven wickets in reply to England's 528 for nine declared.
South Africa were 131 for 5 at the close on Day 1 of the third Test, after dismissing Pakistan for 157.
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