Amid speculations over the reasons behind his resignation as Pakistan’s batting coach, Younis Khan has dismissed the reports that the decision has something to do with a spat with pacer Hasan Ali.
According to the reports in Pakistan media, Younis was involved in a heated exchange with Ali during the recently held South Africa tour.
While Younis didn’t deny the episode between him and Ali, he added that such incidents happen on tours. The former batting coach also mentioned that Hasan Ali's name should not be dragged in the middle as he is on the tour of England currently and rumours can divert his mind.
“I don’t know how this thing came in media and got hype. It was the heat of the moment and it is normal on tours. I don’t think there is any need to give this issue a hype as Hasan is currently on national duty and this controversy can divert his mind,” he told ARY News.
On June 22, PCB and Younis Khan "mutually" parted ways, seven months after the former Pakistan skipper had accepted a two-year contract.
Both Younis and the cricket board have agreed to not to make any further comment on the reasons for the latter’s departure.
"See, I and PCB had a contract in which it was mentioned that after we part ways, we will not discuss anything on it for the next six months. So, I don’t know whether to disclose the reason behind my resignation but to be very frank, it has nothing to do with the Hasan incident which was leaked despite a contract in place,” he added.
The 43-year-old also made it clear that there were no differences between him and the current team management.
“I really enjoyed working with the team management, there were no differences at all. See, I took up the batting coach post to serve my country again and share my experience with the batters,” Younis remarked.
“I have good relations with Ehsan Mani and Wasim Khan and we often remain in touch on cricket matters. I always try to suggest them on different matters as in the end, it is all about Pakistan’s cricket,” he concluded.
