Saturday, February 28, 2009

Test matches should be result-oriented: Younis Khan


LAHORE: The second and the final Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be beginning tomorrow at the Gaddafi Stadium.Pakistan team captain Younis Khan said that he has focused all his attention towards keeping the team united rather than winning the match.In a press conference here at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday, Younis Khan said that this wicket is looking better than the wicket at the National Stadium Karachi.He said that he feels if the matches would be result-oriented then spectators would come to the stadium.Younis said that one change is expected in the Pakistan team for the Lahore Test.The Pakistan team captain said that the cricketers had made a silent protest on their central contract but he is grateful to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for hearing his voice.He said that the PCB suffered most by the Indian Cricket League (ICL).Younis said that he understands that there should be a players’ association.Meanwhile, captain of the Sri Lankan team Mahela Jayawardene said that though he is not a wicket expert but he feels that the wicket at the Gaddafi Stadium would be helpful to fast bowlers.Jayawardene said that the second Test would be of much importance for his team.

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