Mohammad Yousuf, Younis Khan face indefinite ban

Islamabad: The Pakistan Cricket Board has barred Mohammad Yousuf and Younis Khan from the national team indefinitely and imposed a one-year ban on Shoaib Malek and Rana Naved for behaviour they say contributed to Pakistan's poor performance on its recent tour of Australia.

The PCB has implemented the recommendations of an inquiry committee formed to evaluate Pakistan's dismal performance against Australia in December and January.

Malek and Naved were also fined two million rupees ($23,500), wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal was handed a fine of three million rupees ($35,200) and Umar Akmal, younger brother of Kamran, was fined two million rupees ($23,500).

Shahid Afridi was fined 3 million rupees ($35,200) for ball tampering during the one-day series against Australia.