PCB boss wanted Younis to continue as captain

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (AP): Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ijaz Butt asked Younis Khan not to resign as captain despite his run of poor batting form in this month's one-day series loss to New Zealand, local media reported Friday.
"He (Butt) wanted me to continue as captain, but I asked him to excuse me," Younis told the leading Urdu language daily Jang.
The PCB Wednesday named Mohammad Yousuf as captain for this month's three-test series against New Zealand after Younis requested a break from international cricket.
Younis scored only 22 runs in Pakistan's 2-1 limited-overs series loss to New Zealand in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is unsure whether he will return to the team for next month's tour of Australia.
"It is premature to say whether I will captain the side in future, it all depends what the situation is," Younis was quoted as saying.
Younis was not the only Pakistan batsmen to struggle for runs against the Kiwis. Apart from opening batsman Khalid Latif, who scored 128 runs in three matches, none other Pakistan lineup could pass the 100-run mark.