Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan on Tuesday stepped down as Pakistan’s batting coach in a surprise decision which the cricket board said was agreed upon “reluctantly but amicably” even though no reasons were specified for it. The Pakistan team is starting a tour of the UK from June 25 to July 20 for three ODIs and three T20Is. After this series, the team will face the West Indies at their home from July 21 to August 24 to feature in five t20Is and two Tests.
PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) stated two days before the team’s departure, “Pakistan men’s national cricket team will travel to the United Kingdom without a batting coach, while the decision to appoint Younis Khan’s replacement for the West Indies tour will be made in due course.” The announcement was followed by speculation that Younis himself had decided to quit the position as he was not convinced with his role and wanted a greater say in selection matters.
PCB chief executive Wasim Khan said, “Following a series of discussions, we both have reluctantly but mutually and amicably agreed that it was time to move in different directions, I hope Younis will remain available to assist the PCB by sharing his vast knowledge with the emerging cricketers.”
The board further stated that PCB and Younis have agreed not to make any further comment on the reasons for the former captain’s departure.
