His parents are both Christian and there’s no Muslim blood in him as far as I know.
Here is quite an old interview of him..
I cut classes to watch Miandad: Youhana
7 June, 2000
Dhaka: Yousuf Youhana is the “found generation” cricketer in the Pakistan side. Youhana has been playing with an overwhelming consistency much to the dismay of opposition bowlers.
A greater admirer of Javed Miandad, this young Pakistan middle order batsman has moulded his style on lines of the Pakistan coach. “I used to bunk classes in order to go and watch him (Miandad) bat. To me there can be no player like him,” he said. The following is an excerpt of the interview.
From where does the Yousuf Youhana success story begin?
I was 11 when I took up the game. We used to stay near the Golden Gymkhana Club. I used to play cricket in the club compound with a table tennis ball with my elder brother.
Club authorities noted my talent as a batsman and later allowed me play for the club. A few years and a few clubs later, I made my first class debut in 1996.
You made it to the national team within two years?
Yes, I played only two first-class games before being picked for the national team. Both these matches were against touring the England team and I had scored heavily in them. I therefore got my first break in the squad for the Independence Cup played in Dhaka in 1998.
Wasn’t it difficult to come up the ranks in a line up which boasted of several superstars?
I played my first Test on the tour of South Africa. I was included in Salim Malik’s place. I was a bit nervous, but the seniors went out of their way to make me feel comfortable.
What was your reaction when your childhood hero Javed Miandad was made Pakistan’s coach?
I was dumb-struck. I always wanted to bat like him. I used to bunk classes in order to go and watch him bat. To me there can be no player like him. So, it was a great experience just to meet him.
I cut classes to watch Miandad: Youhana
Had you ever met him before?
Once. Just before my selection, we were introduced to him. We shook hands, but I was too overcome with emotion to say anything. To share the same dressing room with Javed ‘bhai’ (brother) was a dream come true.
What have you learnt from him?
He is always there to fine-tune my technique, to make me a better batsman. But, more importantly, he has taught me to value my wicket, not to give up in the face of any adversity, to fight till the end.
That is what Javed Miandad is all about. If I can be even half a cricketer he was, I will retire as a very contented man.
You are a great admirer of Steve Waugh as well.
He is also a cricketer after my heart, much in Javed ‘bhai’ mould. He would never let his team down.
You have been in great form of late. Which innings has been the most satisfying?
The century that I scored in the last Test against the West Indies in Antigua. In one-dayers, I guess it has to be my 100 not out against India. I didn’t, however, think that I would get to the century off the last ball with a six.
Are you glad that you don’t have to face the two Ws, Wasim and Waqar?
You bet. Facing them in the nets is bad enough. Even if Wasim ‘bhai’ is bowling off a few paces, he can still get the ball to fly past your nose. Bus ekdam jaan hi nikal jaatee hai (for a moment you feel like you are going to die). There is no one like him.
**How does it feel to be the only Christian in the Pakistan side?
Yes, my mother Alice and father John are very religious. I too go to church on Sundays when I am at home. I have had no problems with my religious background. After all, I am picked for my cricket, not for my religion. **
What are your immediate goals?
I only have a one-point programme - to play for Pakistan and help my team win. The rest can take care of itself.
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