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Former Pakistan cricket legend Younis Khan has been appointed as the mentor for the Afghanistan cricket team for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will be held in Pakistan. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed the news on Wednesday.
Key Highlights of Younis Khan’s Appointment
- Mentorship Role:
Younis Khan will join the Afghanistan team as a mentor just before the start of the tournament. - Previous Coaching Experience:
- He was Afghanistan’s batting coach in 2022.
- Served as Pakistan’s batting coach for a short stint.
- Worked as a mentor with Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
- Recently coached the Bangla Tigers in the Abu Dhabi T10 League.
Younis Khan’s Glorious Playing Career
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Test Runs | 10,099 runs in 118 Tests, including a career-best 313. |
| ODI Runs | Over 7,200 runs in 265 matches. |
| T20 World Cup 2009 | Led Pakistan to their first T20 World Cup title. |
| Test Centuries | Most by a Pakistani (34 centuries). |
| Away Centuries | 23 centuries (second highest in the world). |
| 4th Innings Specialist | First batsman to score 5 centuries in the 4th innings of a Test match. |
| Captaincy | Known for his inspirational leadership during the 2009 T20 World Cup. |
| Unique Milestone | First Pakistani to score a century in all 11 countries hosting Tests. |
Younis Khan’s experience as a world-class batsman and captain makes him an ideal mentor for Afghanistan’s young and talented squad. His strategic insight and leadership qualities are expected to bolster Afghanistan’s performance in a high-stakes tournament like the Champions Trophy.
Younis has always been admired for his calm demeanor, technical expertise, and ability to perform under pressure. With his guidance, Afghanistan hopes to make a significant mark in the Champions Trophy 2025.
This appointment marks another important milestone in Younis Khan’s post-playing career. With a decorated cricketing past and a growing reputation as a mentor, his involvement could be a game-changer for Afghanistan cricket. The cricket world now eagerly awaits to see how Younis Khan’s mentorship impacts the team’s performance in the Champions Trophy 2025
