Bereaved Younis uncertain for series

Younis Khan's further participation in the ODI series against West Indies is uncertain after his elder brother, Farman Khan, passed away from a prolonged ailment in Germany on Thursday at the age of 40.

Younis was batting in the second ODI in Faisalabad when the news of his brother's death reached the team management. Younis only came to know about the situation after he returned to the pavilion at the end of his innings. Younis, immediately, left for his home town Mardan.

Last year, during the England tour to Pakistan, Younis faced a similar situation when his younger brother died in an accident in Ukraine. Earlier in the year, Younis had to fly back from a tour to Australia after his father had passed away.

Inzamam-ul-Haq, Pakistan's captain, told a local news channel that the team's thoughts were with Younis and that there wouldn't be any pressure on him returning for this series.

Pakistan will also be able to welcome back Mohammad Yousuf for the third ODI in Lahore on December 10. Yousuf left the squad before the second ODI to be with his wife who is expecting a child. Wasim Bari, chairman of selectors, told Cricinfo that Yousuf had confirmed his availability and they would only consider changes to the squad after the third ODI.

"Yousuf will be available for the third ODI. I have kept in touch with Inzamam over these two matters and we felt there was no need for a change to the squad just yet," he said. "After the third ODI we will see whether any changes or additions are needed."