Frankly, I didn't see much of Pakistan skipper Younis Khan's 'marathon' 313-run knock vs Sri Lanka at Karachi. And, I don't regret it either. Who's interested in a Pakistan-Sri Lanka Test, anyways... Am sure even the pan (betel leaf) seller on the busy street next to Karachi's National Stadium was more keen to put his money on predicting the success of his government's peace pact with the Taliban than Younis crossing that magical 400-run mark. Cricket has been a great healer for Pakistan in the troubled times. Maybe no more.
But, Younis is certainly not complaining. That knock has taken him to the top (for the 1st time in his career) of ICC Test rankings for batsmen.
Take a look at the top 20:
Reliance Mobile ICC Test Rankings (as of 26 February)
Batsmen
1 Younus Khan Pak 880
2 S.Chanderpaul WI 879
3 K Sangakkara SL 847
4 M Jayawardena SL 834
5 Michael Clarke Aus 825
6 Kevin Pietersen Eng 812
7 Ricky Ponting Aus 810
8 Graeme Smith SA 797
9 Gautam Gambhir Ind 772
10 Mike Hussey Aus 761
11 Virender Sehwag Ind 729
12 Jacques Kallis SA 726
13 Ashwell Prince SA 709
14=R Sarwan WI 700
Andrew Strauss Eng 700
16 Chris Gayle WI 697
17=Sachin Tendulkar Ind 683
VVS Laxman Ind 683
19 Hashim Amla SA 671
20 Simon Katich Aus 670
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