Yorkshire in talks with Younis

Yorkshire have confirmed they are "in discussions" with Pakistan batsman Younis Khan as they seek to replace Darren Lehmann as an overseas player for next season.

Chief executive Stewart Regan was unable to corroborate Younis' claims that Yorkshire have offered him the captaincy - but clarified that the Pakistani is one of a clutch of cricketers with whom the county have been speaking.

"Yorkshire are keen to look for a replacement for Darren Lehmann. Younis is one of the people we are talking to," said Regan.

Younis told Bigstarcricket.com: "The great English county team Yorkshire have made me an offer to be their captain for next season.

"Yorkshire have great traditions, and I will be finding out as much about their history as I can before I go there.

"I know players like Michael Vaughan and Matthew Hoggard play there - and also legends such as Geoffrey Boycott and Sir Leonard Hutton played there a few years ago.

"It will be an honour to follow these cricketers and play at Headingley, especially as the captain. The club said they like my energy and the way I have captained in the past, so I hope we can be good for each other."

Yorkshire, meanwhile, are treading more carefully when it comes to public pronouncements - but Regan admits he is pleased to hear of Younis' remarks.

"We have not finalised any details yet," he added. "But if he has put it out there, it is quite encouraging from our point of view.

"If it is finalised - and we have a board meeting next week - then we will be in a better position to make an announcement."