Yousuf unlikely to play opening test against South Africa
Pakistan Times Sports Desk

LAHORE: Pakistan batting star Muhammad Yousuf unlikely to play in the opening test against South Africa due to surgery of his wife. The first test of the series against South Africa will start from January 11.

Yousuf’s wife would undergo a surgery on January 12 due to which he wouldn’t available for the opening test of the series at Centurion, spokesman of Pakistan Cricket Board Dr. Ahsan Hameed Malik said.

Pakistan’s middle-order batsman hasn’t formally informed the board about his decision but in present circumstances it is seen improbable for him to reach South Africa for the first test, spokesman added.●