Banning ICL players is wrong: Younis

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.

“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.