Former Test cricketer and Pakistan team’s batting consultant Mohammad Yousuf has withdrawn from the upcoming tour of New Zealand.

According to sources, Yousuf stepped down due to his daughter’s illness.

He had been appointed as the team’s batting consultant but has now informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of his decision.

The PCB said that no replacement would be appointed for the tour.

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