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Karachi, Oct 5: Younis Khan on Thursday dropped a bombshell by refusing to lead the Pakistan cricket team in the upcoming Champions Trophy just two days before their departure to India.

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"I don't want to be a dummy captain and the reason why I have refused the captaincy will be revealed afterward," Younis told reporters at a press conference in Lahore.

Younis, who was named captain after Inzamam-ul Haq was handed four-match one-day international ban following the Oval fiasco, was slated to address a press conference before the team's departure for Jaipur on Saturday.

The 28-year-old, who has in the past led Pakistan in two Tests and two one-day internationals, left the conference after speaking just one sentence. Coach Bob Woolmer was also present on the occasion.

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Shaharyar Khan called an emergency meeting at its headquarters to discuss the matter.

"Younis has not told us any reason and we are in negotiations with him. As soon as we get any details we will reveal them to the media," PCB director of operations Saleem Altaf said.