PCB appoints Yusuf as Test captain

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed star batsman Muhammad Yousuf as captain of Test series against New Zealand. Kamran Akmal will be his deputy.

According to sources, Muhammad Yousuf has decided to accept the captaincy offer after consultation with former captain Inzamamul Haq. Captain Yonis Khan requested the PCB not to consider him for Test series as he want to take a break.