Delhi: Former veteran batsman Mohammad Yousuf has resigned from the post of selector of Pakistan cricket team. He shared this information on his social media account ‘X’, in which Yusuf has decided to be relieved of this responsibility citing personal reasons.
Yusuf wrote, “I tender my resignation as the selector of Pakistan cricket team due to personal reasons. It has been a great honor to serve this incredible team. I am proud that I could contribute to the success and development of Pakistan cricket. I have full confidence in the talent and dedication of our players and I wish them all the best for the future.”
Yusuf’s resignation has come at a time when the performance of the Pakistani team has been disappointing. Recently, Pakistan had to face defeat in the home Test series against Bangladesh, due to which the team is being criticized.
Mohammad Yusuf’s performance in international cricket
Talking about Yusuf’s cricket career, he has scored 7,530 runs in 156 innings of 90 matches in Test cricket, which includes 33 half-centuries and 24 centuries. In ODI, he has scored 9,720 runs in 273 innings of 288 matches, in which 64 half-centuries and 15 centuries have been recorded. His performance in T20Is was limited, where he scored only 50 runs in 3 matches.
FAQ
What was the other name of Mohammad Yusuf?
Mohammad Yusuf’s old name was Yusuf Yohana.
What was the role of Mohammad Yusuf in cricket?
Mohammad Yousuf is a former batsman who has played all three formats and Captain of Pakistan in Test and ODI formats Have also lived.