Younus named new Pakistan skipper

Younus Khan was in temporary charge of the team in 2006

Younus Khan has replaced Shoaib Malik as the captain of the Pakistan team following their record defeat in a one-day international.

Malik was appointed captain after the 2007 World Cup campaign and was told in early January that he would remain as skipper for an indefinite period.

But Pakistan lost to Sri Lanka by 234 runs on Sunday, losing the series 2-1.

"We have not sacked him but relieved him from the captaincy," said Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ijaz Butt.

606: DEBATE Is this the right decision?

"We lost badly against Sri Lanka and some changes has to be made."

The decision follows a meeting between Butt, coach Intikhab Alam and manager Yawar Saeed in Lahore on Tuesday.

Younus, 31, is the most experienced cricketer in the current Pakistan team, having scored 4,816 runs in 58 Tests and 5,306 runs in 181 ODIs.

Nearly two years ago, he turned down the chance to skipper the side after Pakistan's first-round exit at the World Cup in the West Indies.

Younus led the Pakistan side at the 2006 Champions Trophy in India when then-captain Inzamam-ul-Haq was under a suspension from the International Cricket Council.

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