Salman Ali Agha says he wants to be like legendary batsman Mohammad Yousuf.

KARACHI -- After Middle-order batsman Salman Ali Agha earned his maiden call in Pakistan's squad for the series against South Africa, the 27-year-old has shared that he wants to emulate legendary batsman Mohammad Yousuf.

Responding to a question during a press briefing, Agha said that Mohammad Yousuf is his "role model and he wants to emulate him."

Agha was named in the 20-man squad after a remarkable season in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy where he scored 941 runs, smashing two centuries and six half-centuries. He shared that even being shortlisted among the initial 20 players was let alone a huge accomplishment for him.

'I am in 20 chosen from 200 million people and even being in 20 is a big honour for me. Of course, I've set my eyes on making my debut in the upcoming series and if I get a chance, I will try to continue my form,' the young player shared his ambitions.

'It is important for a player to be rewarded for his performances in the domestic tournament. The way selectors have included performers in the team, will surely encourage players who are performing well in the domestic tournaments,' he appreciated.

He added that he would like to have the opportunity to learn something from the batting master.

'I like...