Prolific batsman Younis Khan today urged Pakistan Cricket Board to find a “middle path” to resolve the issues arising out of the players joining the rebel ICL, saying banning them was not a proper solution.

PCB, along with many cricket boards, have adopted a tough stance by banning players, who have joined the Indian Cricket League, from selection in the national team.

“Obviously I feel sad. I just think that banning these players is not the solution to the ICL. The Board needs to find a middle path to safeguard the interests of Pakistan cricket,” Younis said.

Former skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq, Abdul Razzaq, Imran Farhat, Mohammad Sami, Taufeeq Umar have aligned with the ICL and are no longer available to play even in domestic competitions.

Younis opined that absence of these players from the domestic cricket map was a loss to Pakistani cricket but he was happy that they were making big bucks.

“The Board has to take steps to ensure no more players are lost. As a player, I am happy that these guys are earning good money. There is nothing wrong if cricketers get more money for playing as professionals,” Younis, who will participate in the BCCI-floated Indian Premier League, said.