Younis hopeful of being selected for Pak's WC squad post Oz Test heroics

Pakistan veteran batsman Younis Khan is hoping that he can feature in next year's Cricket World Cup for Pakistan following his twin centuries against Australia in the first Test in Dubai that helped his side get a big win on Sunday.

Younis said that after scoring these hundreds against Australia it has rekindled hope in him that he can play in the World Cup because that is what he wants to do.

The hosts beat Australia by 221 runs in the first Test to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

Younis was dropped from the ODI series against Australia last month, which left him frustrated and angry and prompted him to lash out at the selectors and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for not showing respect to senior players, Sport24 reported.

The former skipper was left out after only playing for his country in one ODI, against Sri Lanka in August, in nearly 18 months. His frustration arose because he opted to return home after the first ODI against Sri Lanka due to the death of his nephew.

Younis said that when he went to join the team in Dubai for the Test series he said to himself that the past is past and now he has to just focus on doing well and proving himself again.

He said that it happened for him and he is happy that Pakistan also won the test. But, he added that his feeling is that the selectors need to not consider age or position while selecting players for any form of the game.

Younis said that youth is good for any team but age should not be a bar, adding that no matter what age a player is if he is fit and can deliver then he should be considered for the World Cup.

Australia and New Zealand will host the World Cup from February 14 to March 29 next year, the report added.