Pakistan head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has put forward a suggestion to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to appoint former captain Younis Khan as the full-time batting coach.
Younis, Pakistan’s Test batting legend, is currently serving his first stint as the batting consultant with the national team having been appointed as the batting coach by the PCB for the team's ongoing tour of England – where they are currently playing 3-Test series followed by three T20 Internationals.
Having impressed with Pakistan’s highest Test run-getter and century-maker on the ongoing England tour, Misbah has reportedly advised the PCB to extend Younis’ tenure as batting coach. It is also being said that Misbah has had a discussion with the PCB CEO Wasim Khan regarding the same.
A reliable source in the PCB said: “Younis has been appointed as batting coach of the senior team for only the England tour. But Misbah has been very impressed with the dedication and hard work put in by Younis Khan while working with the batsmen in the team in England.”
The source further added, “Misbah has asked Wasim Khan to consider giving Younis a long-term contract with the team as he feels the former captain and teammate will only have a positive influence on the batsmen in the team.”
He also claimed that the PCB is likely to follow Misbah's advice and offer Younis a role with a longer contract.
The source signed off by saying: “Everyone has been pleasantly surprised to see the positive and cheerful behavior of Younis although during his playing days he was known for his flashy temperament and run-ins with the establishment.”
(With PTI Inputs)
