A New Low for the LA Times
Lord Have Mercy

M. Y. Khan

This man has been touted as the next captain of the Pakistani cricket team. The coach, the chairman of the Pakistani Cricket Board, and a former captain (Imran Khan) have all been very optimistic about him. I don't get it. Younis is not a consistent batsman. He can't even qualify his presence in the team because of that and people want him to be the captain!

Take a look at this scorecard. Younis lasted one ball against this lesser attack from the Indians. Imagine what the best Indian bowlers are going to do to him. If Younis improves remarkably, then he'll earn the top place but he hasn't reached that unique position yet. The series in India might be the hinge on which his career turns.

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