Former captain Younis Khan claimed that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) owes him a substantial amount of money but also said he has never asked the governing body in the country for a return of the same, adding that he is absolutely willing to still join them in work for the betterment of the system and overall development of the sport in the nation.
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"In terms of money, PCB owes me 4-6 crore rupees if you look back. But I have never demanded money, money is never an issue,” Khan was quoted as saying by Pak Passion.net. "It’s destiny from Allah, you get what is destined for you so you should never run after money, I never ran after money."
"I have always been willing to work with PCB. I was one of the few players who retired and left, players rarely do that. I have 17-18 years of services for Pakistan and PCB."
Younis, Pakistan's highest-ever Test run-scorer, retired from the game in 2017 after playing 118 Tests, 265 ODIs and 25 T20Is in an illustrious career. "What happens that we can’t come on board together, I don’t even know. I played cricket so I want to help in the field of cricket," he said. "Why we don’t come on board, perhaps PCB doesn’t change or Younis Khan doesn’t change."
"I don’t think anyone in Pakistan would be so personal that he wouldn’t want to work with Younis Khan. Even if I was a big critic of Younis Khan, I would like to still work with Younis Khan. What things are there with my demeanour or what is it with PCB that doesn’t allow us to come on one page."
There may be issues with the board but Younis believes the current chief selector cum head coach, his former teammate Misbah Ul Haq is doing a really fine job since he has taken over in the aftermath of Pakistan's unsuccessful World Cup campaign last year. Younis is also welcoming of the changes made at the domestic level at the behest of PM Imran Khan.
“Whenever we start a new thing especially in a country like Pakistan, we find it awkward. I hope the result is good. Pakistan team is coming on track, give Misbah-ul-Haq, PCB and Imran Khan some time and many things will change," he concluded.
