Mohammad Yousuf to announce retirement on Monday

March 27, 2010 10:38 pm

Karachi, Mar 28 (PTI): Hurt by the indefinite ban imposed on him by the Pakistan Cricket Board, former captain Mohammad Yousuf today (Saturday) decided to retire from international cricket and said he would make an announcement on Monday.

“Yes, I have decided to retire from international cricket but I will make an official announcement on Monday,” he said.

The senior batsman, who led the national team in the disastrous Australian and New Zealand tours in February-March, said he felt insulted by the way the board had imposed the ban and accusations made against him.

“I have got a lot from Pakistanand I have also always given 100 percent for Pakistan cricket. I feel disheartened and disappointed at the way the ban was imposed and with recent happenings,” Yousuf said.

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