Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has been appointed as a mentor for Afghanistan cricket team ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This marks Younis’ second stint with the team. He was previously their 2022 hitting coach.
Official confirmation of ACB
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed the news on Wednesday.
Speaking to Cricbuzz, ACB spokesperson Sayeed Naseem Sadat shared the details of the appointment. “ACB has appointed former experienced top player of Pakistan Younis Khan as mentor for Champions Trophy 2025. He will join the team before the start of the competition in Pakistan,” confirmed Sadat.
The Champions Trophy will start on February 19. Afghanistan’s first match is against South Africa on February 21 in Karachi.
A legendary career
Younis Khan’s cricketing credentials are nothing short of legendary. During a remarkable career, Younis Khan scored 10,099 runs in 118 Test matches. His highest score was an incredible 313 against Sri Lanka. Younis also has more than 7200 runs in ODIs.
In addition to his batting achievements, Younis has a special place in Pakistan‘s history of cricket to lead the team to their first in history T20 World Cup victory in 2009. He remains one of the most respected figures in the world of cricket.
Coaching engagements and experience
Since retiring from international cricket, Younis has taken up various coaching roles. He briefly worked as the batting coach of the Pakistan national team, passing on his wisdom to the next generation of players.
His coaching journey also includes stints with Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and a head coaching role with Bangla Tigers in the Abu Dhabi T10 League. Younus has a great understanding of Pakistani pitches. Afghanistan have performed very well in ICC events recently. With Younus at the helm, Afghanistan would be hoping for a knockout.
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