Pakistan legendary batsman Muhammad Yousuf has come out in defence Sharjeel Khan, who has been accused of spot fixing in the second edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Yousuf, who appeared before the PCB’s tribunal, was of the view that Sharjeel did not deliberately play out two dot balls in the opening match of PSL 2017 against Peshawar Zalmi.

The two dot balls in the PSL II opener came under high scrutiny after the cricket board believes they were fixed.

"I have played cricket myself and on that experience I can say that no one can play dot balls on purpose like this," Yousuf said, quoted ESPNcricinfo.

"Sharjeel played both the balls on merit and he played forceful shots on both and one [stroke] could have resulted in a single. Had he wanted to play a dot ball he would have either left it or played with a dead bat," added Pakistani veteran of 90 Tests and 288 ODIs.

It is pertinent to inform that Sharjeel Khan next hearing will be on June 2nd.