Younis Khan pulls out of Test series

Pakistan's senior batsman Younis Khan has ruled himself out of the first Test against the West Indies, scheduled to commence in Dubai from October 13.

Younis, 38, informed chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq that he still required eight-ten days more to make a complete recovery from the bout of dengue that he had recently suffered and for which he had to be hospitalised.

"Yes, Younis has ruled himself out of the first Test and has asked for another 8 to 10 days to make a complete recovery," a Pakistan Cricket Board official said.

Younis was last month admitted to a private hospital after suffering from high fever and fatigue and was only released after a week. He has resumed training but sources said he was still not feeling 100 per cent comfortable and strong, so had thought of taking rest.

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