Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has been appointed as the mentor for the Afghanistan cricket team ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This marks Younis’s second stint with the team. He has previously served as their batting coach in 2022.
Official Confirmation from ACB
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed the news on Wednesday.
Speaking to Cricbuzz, ACB spokesperson Sayeed Naseem Sadat shared details about the appointment. “ACB has assigned former experienced top-order Pakistani player Younis Khan as a mentor for Champions Trophy 2025. He will join the team before the event starts in Pakistan,” Sadat confirmed.
The Champions Trophy will start on 19th Feb. Afghanistan’s first game is against South Africa on 21st February at Karachi.
A Legendary Career
Younis Khan’s cricketing credentials are nothing short of legendary. Over the course of a remarkable career, Younis Khan scored 10,099 runs in 118 Test matches. His highest score was a stunning 313 against Sri Lanka. Younis has more than 7200 runs in ODIs as well.
On top of his batting achievements, Younis holds a special place in Pakistan’s cricket history for leading the team to their first-ever T20 World Cup victory in 2009. He remains one of the most respected figures in the cricketing world.
Coaching Stints and Experience
Since retiring from international cricket, Younis has taken on various coaching roles. He briefly served as the batting coach for the Pakistan national team, imparting 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 the Bangla Tigers in the Abu Dhabi T10 League. Younus has a great understanding of the Pakistan pitches. Afghanistan has recently performed really well in ICC events. With Younus at the helm, Afghanistan would be hoping to make it to the knockouts.
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