Former Pakistan international Younis Khan has stepped down from the post of team’s batting coach after he was appointed for the role in November 2020. Younis was supposed to part of the team’s setup until the 2022 T20 World Cup but has decided to part ways seven months into the job.<o:p></o:p>

As a result, the Pakistan men’s national cricket team will travel to the United Kingdom without a batting coach as PCB will start looking for a replacement for the West Indies tour.<o:p></o:p>

PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan: “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.<o:p></o:p>

“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.”

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Pakistan men’s national cricket team will tour the UK from 25 June to 20 July for three ODIs and three T20Is, while the West Indies tour will be from 21 July to 24 August where the visiting team will feature in five T20Is and two Tests. <o:p></o:p>

Younis’ first assignment as the batting coach was against New Zealand wherein Pakistan lost both the Test matches. Following that, Pakistan went on to win against South Africa – in both home and away. His last assignment as Pakistan’s batting coach came against Zimbabwe.<o:p></o:p>

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Former Pakistan international Younis Khan has stepped down from the post of team’s batting coach after he was appointed for the role in November 2020. Younis was supposed to part of the team’s setup until the 2022 T20 World Cup but has decided to part ways seven months into the job.

Former Pakistan international Younis Khan has stepped down from the post of team’s batting coach after he was appointed for the role in November 2020. Younis was supposed to part of the team’s setup until the 2022 T20 World Cup but has decided to part ways seven months into the job. As a result, the Pakistan men’s national cricket team will travel to the United Kingdom without a batting coach as PCB will start looking for a replacement for the West Indies tour. PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan: “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. “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.” ALSO READ: Cricket: Maharaj hat-trick spins South Africa to series win in West Indies Pakistan men’s national cricket team will tour the UK from 25 June to 20 July for three ODIs and three T20Is, while the West Indies tour will be from 21 July to 24 August where the visiting team will feature in five T20Is and two Tests. Younis’ first assignment as the batting coach was against New Zealand wherein Pakistan lost both the Test matches. Following that, Pakistan went on to win against South Africa – in both home and away. His last assignment as Pakistan’s batting coach came against Zimbabwe.

Cricket: Younis Khan steps down as Pakistan batting coach ahead of England tour

The Pakistan Cricket Board and team are currently focused on their tour against England and have refused to comment on former batting coach Grant Flower's revelation regarding Younis Khan.&nbsp;

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According to former Zimbabwe cricketer Grant Flower, who was Pakistan’s batting coach between 2014 and 2019, made a shocking claim as he said Younis Khan once disagreed with his batting tips so much that he brought a knife to his throat and then-Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur had to intervene.

“Younis Khan… quite tough to master,” said Flower on Following On Cricket Podcast. “Obviously, a brilliant career. I remember one incident in Brisbane, during the Test, at breakfast, I tried to give him a bit of batting advice, not that my career was anywhere near his regarding stats, as he is the highest scorer in Pakistan Test cricket.

“But he didn’t take kindly to my advice and brought a knife to my throat, with Mickey Arthur sitting alongside, who had to intervene. Yeah, it’s been interesting. But that’s part of coaching. It makes it a hell of a journey, and I’ve really enjoyed it. I’ve still got a lot to learn, but I’m very fortunate to be in the position I am.”

Younis Khan is currently Pakistan's batting coach and he along with the board have refused to comment on the claim.&nbsp;

However, a source in the board told the PTI that the incident took place during 2016 tour of Australia and was not a serious case of a threat as hyped by Flower, it was just a friendly banter on the breakfast table.&nbsp;

“But the impression being spread by Grant Flower is not entirely true. Younis apparently had jokingly picked up the butter knife and waved it around telling Grant to just let him have his breakfast and not give advice at the breakfast table,” the source said.

The source said that it was saddening for the board to see their former staff disclose private information just to get attention. He said: “They also tend to add salt and pepper to incidents to grab headlines,”

The Pakistan Cricket Board and team are currently focused on their tour against England and have refused to comment on former batting coach Grant Flower's revelation regarding Younis Khan.

The Pakistan Cricket Board and team are currently focused on their tour against England and have refused to comment on former batting coach Grant Flower's revelation regarding Younis Khan. Also read: ‘Younis Khan held a knife to my throat’: Grant Flower on his stint as Pakistan batting coach According to former Zimbabwe cricketer Grant Flower, who was Pakistan’s batting coach between 2014 and 2019, made a shocking claim as he said Younis Khan once disagreed with his batting tips so much that he brought a knife to his throat and then-Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur had to intervene. “Younis Khan… quite tough to master,” said Flower on Following On Cricket Podcast. “Obviously, a brilliant career. I remember one incident in Brisbane, during the Test, at breakfast, I tried to give him a bit of batting advice, not that my career was anywhere near his regarding stats, as he is the highest scorer in Pakistan Test cricket. “But he didn’t take kindly to my advice and brought a knife to my throat, with Mickey Arthur sitting alongside, who had to intervene. Yeah, it’s been interesting. But that’s part of coaching. It makes it a hell of a journey, and I’ve really enjoyed it. I’ve still got a lot to learn, but I’m very fortunate to be in the position I am.” Younis Khan is currently Pakistan's batting coach and he along with the board have refused to comment on the claim. However, a source in the board told the PTI that the incident took place during 2016 tour of Australia and was not a serious case of a threat as hyped by Flower, it was just a friendly banter on the breakfast table. “But the impression being spread by Grant Flower is not entirely true. Younis apparently had jokingly picked up the butter knife and waved it around telling Grant to just let him have his breakfast and not give advice at the breakfast table,” the source said. The source said that it was saddening for the board to see their former staff disclose private information just to get attention. He said: “They also tend to add salt and pepper to incidents to grab headlines,”

PCB and team management refuse to comment on Grant's 'knife to my throat’ charge against Younis Khan

Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan&nbsp;was named as batting coach for the upcoming tour of England on Tuesday as international cricket slowly returns after the coronavirus shutdown.

Younis, 42, is Pakistan's highest run-scorer in Tests with 10,099 runs in 118 matches in a career that stretched from 2000 to 2017.

Pakistan will also have the services of former spinner Mushtaq Ahmed as spin bowling coach to assist head coach Misbah-ul-Haq during the tour, where they are set to play three Tests and an equal number of Twenty20 internationals.

The national squad will likely kick off training in Lahore before departing for England in early July where they will be held in quarantine for two weeks.

Pakistan are set to play the first of three Tests in Manchester from August 5 while the remaining two Tests will be in Southampton (August 13-17 and 21-25).

The three Twenty20 internationals will all be played in Southampton on August 28, 30 and September 1.

International cricket, halted like other sports because of the coronavirus pandemic, is finally coming back to life with the West Indies arriving in England on Tuesday for a rescheduled, three-Test tour.&nbsp;

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said the two appointments were made to help Misbah and bowling coach Waqar Younis.

"The appointments have been made to provide head coach Misbah and fast bowling coach Waqar the necessary and essential resources that can help them further uplift the performance of the side," said the PCB in a statement.

Pakistan are currently seventh in the Test rankings but they have enjoyed strong tours in England in recent years, drawing 2-2 in 2016 and 1-1 in 2018.

"I am delighted that Younis has agreed to join the Pakistan cricket set-up and his work ethic, commitment to match preparation, game awareness and tactics in the English conditions will be invaluable," said PCB chief executive Wasim Khan.

Younis said he plans to draw on his experience to help shepherd the team during the tour.

"We all know English conditions demand not only precise technique but patience and discipline, and if you can master these, then you will not only excel in England but anywhere in the world," said Younis.

Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan was named as batting coach for the upcoming tour of England on Tuesday as international cricket slowly returns after the coronavirus shutdown.

Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan was named as batting coach for the upcoming tour of England on Tuesday as international cricket slowly returns after the coronavirus shutdown. Younis, 42, is Pakistan's highest run-scorer in Tests with 10,099 runs in 118 matches in a career that stretched from 2000 to 2017. Pakistan will also have the services of former spinner Mushtaq Ahmed as spin bowling coach to assist head coach Misbah-ul-Haq during the tour, where they are set to play three Tests and an equal number of Twenty20 internationals. The national squad will likely kick off training in Lahore before departing for England in early July where they will be held in quarantine for two weeks. Pakistan are set to play the first of three Tests in Manchester from August 5 while the remaining two Tests will be in Southampton (August 13-17 and 21-25). The three Twenty20 internationals will all be played in Southampton on August 28, 30 and September 1. International cricket, halted like other sports because of the coronavirus pandemic, is finally coming back to life with the West Indies arriving in England on Tuesday for a rescheduled, three-Test tour. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said the two appointments were made to help Misbah and bowling coach Waqar Younis. "The appointments have been made to provide head coach Misbah and fast bowling coach Waqar the necessary and essential resources that can help them further uplift the performance of the side," said the PCB in a statement. Pakistan are currently seventh in the Test rankings but they have enjoyed strong tours in England in recent years, drawing 2-2 in 2016 and 1-1 in 2018. "I am delighted that Younis has agreed to join the Pakistan cricket set-up and his work ethic, commitment to match preparation, game awareness and tactics in the English conditions will be invaluable," said PCB chief executive Wasim Khan. Younis said he plans to draw on his experience to help shepherd the team during the tour. "We all know English conditions demand not only precise technique but patience and discipline, and if you can master these, then you will not only excel in England but anywhere in the world," said Younis.

Ex-captain Younis Khan named Pakistan batting coach for England tour