Don't abandon Pakistan, pleads Younis

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KARACHI, Mar 6 (Reuters): Pakistan captain Younis Khan said terrorism would be the victor if cricket teams do not play against Pakistan in the future.

"I can only plead to everyone don't abandon Pakistan now or try to isolate it. If this mistake is made, terrorism will have won in Pakistan," Younis told Reuters in an interview on Friday.

The 31-year-old said cricket was a binding force for young and old in the country.

"We don't have much to cheer about and if you stop cricket activities you are encouraging young minds to be influenced by these militants".