In a major development, Pakistan batting coach Younis Khan and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have mutually agreed to part ways ahead of the upcoming England tour.

Younis, who has represented Pakistan in 118 Tests, 265 ODIs and 25 T20Is, was appointed as the batting coach in November last year on a two-year contract until the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022.

“It is sad to lose an expert of the stature and experience of Younis Khan. Following a series of discussions, we both have reluctantly but mutually and amicably agreed that it was time to move in different directions,” PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan in an official release.

“I want to thank Younis Khan for his contributions during his short stint as the Pakistan men’s national cricket team’s batting coach and hope he will remain available to assist the PCB by sharing his vast knowledge with the emerging cricketers,” he added.

Both PCB and Younis Khan have agreed to not to make any further comment on the reasons for the latter’s departure.

As per the PCB media release, Pakistan cricket team will travel to England for three ODIs and T20Is each without a batting coach. The decision to appoint Younis Khan’s replacement for the West Indies tour will be made in due course.

The England tour will run from July 8 to July 20 while the West Indies tour, comprising five T20Is and two Tests, will be played from July 27 to August 24.