Nato may "step up" its planning and training to defend the 26-nation bloc's territory, the alliance's head said Friday, amid tensions between the West

Younis Khan has delayed his departure to play for South Australia by a week after deciding to make himself available for domestic and international Twenty20 tournaments next month.

Younis said on Friday he would be playing in the domestic Twenty20 championship from Oct. 4 in Lahore and would also be available for a four-nation international event in Toronto from Oct. 10-14.

"I am definitely excited about playing top grade cricket in Australia. I will join them after the Toronto event," he told reporters.