Woolmer said Younis, who kept wicket in place of the regular keeper Moin Khan, could play a similar role to Rahul Dravid in the India team.

"I knew he could keep well. And Moin being ill gave us the ideal opportunity to try him out today and I think he did an excellent job," Woolmer said.

"Now we have another good option before us for one-day cricket which is a positive step forward for the team."

Younis said he had found no difficulty in concentrating and added he had enjoyed the experience.

"They had told me before the match that I was going to keep wickets. So I was mentally prepared. I think nowadays in one-day cricket which is all about all-rounders it puts me in a healthy position for the future," he said.