Younis test didn’t pass

Pakistan coach Waqar Younis admitted the controversial experiment of using veteran batsman Younis Khan as an opener in the World Cup clash against India had failed.

"The experiment to use Younis wasn't successful," said Waqar on Wednesday.

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"It's not too tough to drop a senior player but in a tournament like the World Cup you try to use maximum experience.

Pakistan have opener Nasir Jamshed waiting in the wings and he is likely to replace Younis.