Fernando compares Younis with Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Karachi (PTI): Sri Lanka fast bowler Dilhara Fernando on Tuesday praised Pakistan skipper Younis Khan and said he emanates positive vibes similar to that of India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Fernando feels Younis' appointment as captain was just what the doctor ordered for the betterment of Pakistan cricket. "I see in Younis the same traits of positive captaincy and leading from the front attitude, which is visible in Dhoni," said Fernando, who has so far played 31 Tests and 132 ODIs.

He said he was impressed the way Younis led his side in the ongoing first Test against the Lankans on a flat track. "Younis has shown he is a very positive and tough person. I think the change that Pakistan cricket needed, they have found in him," he said.

"He batted admirably well under pressure as it was never easy for any team when they have to match a first innings total of 644 for 7 on any sort of pitch," he added.

Fernando said Younis had shown that he was a confident leader and believed he can help Pakistan cricket reach greater heights. Younis replaced Shoaib Malik as captain after Pakistan lost the ODI series against Sri Lanka last month.