Karachi, Sep 26 (IANS) Pakistan middle order mainstay Mohammad Yousuf is likely to quit the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL) and return to the national side – but much depends on his meeting with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Nasim Ashraf later this week.
Yousuf had “almost made up his mind” to cancel his ICL contract “but much will depend on how his meeting goes with the PCB chief”, The News reported Wednesday.
Yousuf caused a storm earlier this year after he signed up with ICL after being ignored for Pakistan’s Twenty20 squad for the just concluded world championships in South Africa.
Three other Pakistani cricketers – former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq, all-rounder Abdul Razzaq and opener Imran Farhat – have also joined the ICL.
“However, the PCB, which had earlier announced that players joining the ICL will be banned, decided just to pursue Yousuf because he is the backbone of Pakistan’s batting line-up, especially in Tests,” The News said.
“Sources said that the PCB chief will offer him a substantial amount as compensation if Yousuf agrees to cancel his lucrative contract with ICL,” the daily added.