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Younis Khan
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Younis Khan

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Leading Pakistan to the 2009 World Twenty20 title

10,000 Test runs

Born
29 November 1977
Birthplace
Mardan

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Younis Khan

Younis Khan is a former Pakistan cricket captain and middle-order batter. His international career combined World Twenty20 success with more than 10,000 Test runs.

Early life

Family influence

His older brother Mohammed Sharif Khan taught him to play cricket.

Career

  1. 2009

    World Twenty20 captain

    Led Pakistan to the tournament title.

  2. 2017

    International retirement

    Finished his international career after the West Indies series.

Achievements

10,000 Test runs

Became the first Pakistani batter to reach this milestone.

Beyond sport

Family

Married Amna in 2007; they have three children.

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