Younis looks forward

Pakistan's former captain Younis Khan said Thursday he wanted to move on from bitter troubles this year and rebuild his career, after winning back a place in the national team.
The 32-year-old resolved a long-running battle with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday and was immediately picked to play for Pakistan's limited-overs series against South Africa starting next week.
"I am happy to be back and eager to play for my country," Younis told reporters. "I am available to play in all three forms of the game and it's up to the management to play me whenever they want."
Younis announced his retirement from Twenty20 cricket after leading Pakistan to the World Twenty20 title in England last year and since then, his career has suffered badly.
He was one of seven players banned or fined over disciplinary charges following the team's disastrous tour of Australia, which ended in February.
Except for Mohammad Yousuf, who retired in protest, they all appealed against the bans and fines. A one-man tribunal run by retired judge Irfan Qadir overturned the bans and halved the fines.
Younis's case remained unresolved, however, after the PCB wanted an undertaking from Younis not to repeat the offence in future.
Younis and his lawyer, Ahmed Qayyum, initially refused to comply.
"There was some misunderstanding and I am happy that it is over now, which has helped me focus on my cricket," said Younis.