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Pakistan batsman Younis Khan has been offered a contract by Australian domestic side South Australia for domestic season 2008-09 as they attempt to cover the loss of a group of senior players. South Australia’s coach Mark Sorell said that the 30-year-old star was considering the offer adding it would not affect his national duties with Pakistan. Younis, who has played 58 tests and 167 one-day internationals, has series against India between December and February. Looking overseas for talent is not a regular method in Australia because part of a state's charter is to develop players for national teams. However, there have been some big names involved in the domestic game. The news follows reports that Younis, who has played 58 tests and 167 one-day internationals for Pakistan, was set to follow in the footsteps of countrymen Majid Khan, Imran Khan and Sadiq Mohammad and play in Australia.