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 Younis to play for South Australia in Sheffield Shield
31st Aug 2008 18:00 IST
Agencies
Senior Pakistan batsman Younis Khan is all set to play for South Australia in the Sheffield Shield that gets underway in October.
With Pakistan without a Test series this year, Younis has started the process of getting a work permit and visa to play for the Australian state side in the domestic competition.
"He is presently enjoying a well deserved rest and also completing his travel formalities to go to Australia by October," a Pakistan Board official said.
PCB has already given permission to Younis to play for South Australia for the 2008 and 2009 season provided he is available whenever Pakistan needs him for national duty.
South Australia confirmed approaching Younis last June after they failed to convince any major Australian player and coach Mark Sorell was pleased to have Younis for his team.
"Securing a batsman of Younis' calibre will provide our young South Australian batsmen with unprecedented experience," Sorell had said.
"We are really excited by the news. We expect Younis will play a key role in making sure the Redbacks are competitive this season and ensuring our bowlers have good targets to work with," he added. |
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