Younis Khan bats for bilateral cricket between India and Pakistan to resume in the future

Younis Khan is of most elegant batsmen Pakistan has produced, who is also considered as one of all-time greats in game. right-hander ended his Test career as most successful batsman in Pakistan’s cricket history and also contributed massively to team's success in longest format during his playing days. Younis Khan also led  team to its only T20 World Cup victory till date, which was back in 2009. He was a prolific ODI player in early part of his career as well.

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Younis Khan joins Shoaib Akhtar in demanding resumption of bilateral ties between India and Pakistan

Recently, in an interview with Gulf News, Younis Khan called for resumption of bilateral ties between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. Younis Khan went down memory lane and reminisced about memorable moments during 2005 Pakistan tour of India. Younis Khan was at peak of his game during  2005 tour. His 267 in Bangalore was vital in Pakistan levelling three-match Test series 1-1.

Younis Khan furr said that matches between India and Pakistan have given him some of best experiences of his career. former Pakistan captain also said that he will never forget fans roaring for him when  Pakistani team got down from ir bus to play one of Test matches of 2005 tour in Kolkata.

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bilateral ties between both nations were cut after 2008 terrorist attacks. Following attacks, both sides have locked horns in a solitary bilateral series which took place in 2012-13 when Pakistan visited India for two T20Is and three 50-over fixtures. Since n, India and Pakistan have only competed in ICC events (World Cup, T20 WC & Champions Trophy) and Asia Cups. And considering  current political tension between two nations, it seems unlikely that re will be a resumption of bilateral ties in near future.

Kapil Dev discards Shoaib Akhtar’s proposal of a three-match ODI series between India and Pakistan

t long ago, Shoaib Akhtar had proposed a three-match charity series between two countries in a bid to raise COVID-19 funds which led to a war of words between him and former Indian captain Kapil Dev. Shoaib Akhtar had taken to his YouTube channel and uploaded a video stating how a 3-match ODI series between India and Pakistan will raise eugh funds for both countries to fight ongoing coronavirus crisis.

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However, in an interview with ABP News, Kapil Dev termed Shoaib Akhtar's idea as pointless. Kapil Dev said that Shoaib Akhtar is entitled to his opinion but added that India currently has eugh money as many members from Indian sporting fraternity have made donations towards battle against coronavirus. Kapil Dev cited example of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), who recently donated a sum of ₹51 crore to Indian government.

While speaking about coronavirus outbreak across India, Kapil Dev said that primary focus of nation right w is to save lives and help those who are struggling for food amid nationwide lockdown. He added that cricket should t be organised for at least next five to six months. former all-rounder described game as “t bigger than country”, thus furr emphasizing importance of helping poor and hospital staff.

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