The Pakistan board is trying to bring Mohammad Yousuf back into the fold after he'd signed up with the Indian Cricket League (ICL). Three other Pakistan internationals - Abdul Razzaq, Inzamam-ul-Haq and Imran Farhat - have also signed up with the league though, revealingly, the board has not made any efforts to convince them otherwise.
A board official told Cricinfo that Yousuf's absence was the main concern. "Obviously the four signing up is something of a loss but we are concerned mainly about Yousuf. We are trying to discuss his decision with him but we are happy that he is the only big name to sign up from Pakistan."
Local papers reported the board was considering offering greater financial rewards in a bid to lure Yousuf back and, though unconfirmed, they are likely to create some friction with players who turned down lucrative offers from the ICL to stay with Pakistan.
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It's obvious why they would look to do such a thing, the man scored the most test runs in a calendar year ever last year and he's one of the best, if not the best, batsmen in their side. Yousuf is easily the ICL's biggest signing, next to Lara and Inzamam. I think it would mark a definite downturn in the ICL's fortunes if the PCB does succeed in its efforts.
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