Mohammad Amir: “Younis Khan should also be brought into the system; he is not a ‘yes-man'”
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Pakistan left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Amir wants to see legendary batsman Younis Khan return to the coaching set-up.
Younis Khan: “If Shaheen can bat, then why can’t others? He has the ability to become an all-rounder”
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Legendary Pakistan batsman Younis Khan sees nothing stopping left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi from becoming a genuine all-rounder.
Adil Rashid: “Another player that I feel was like this, Younis Khan. I came back in the 2015 Test series and Younis would do exactly… that as well, sweeps, cuts, reverse sweeps. That was probably the toughest series I bowled in”
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England spinner Adil Rashid has admitted that he found it very difficult to bowl to legendary Pakistan batsman Younis Khan.
Basit Ali: “They don’t listen to the coaches. Whatever the batting coaches say, they just keep pretending to listen. They need someone who can give them a wake-up call, like Inzamam, Yousuf, or Younis Khan”
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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali feels batsmen Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan need a “wake-up call” from legendary players like Inzamam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Yousuf and Younis Khan.
Wasim Akram: “Younis Khan can be a good option as a batting coach for red-ball cricket. A new coach can help change the mindset of younger players”
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Pakistan fast bowling legend Wasim Akram believes iconic batsman Younis Khan would be a “good option as a batting coach for red-ball cricket”.
Umar Akmal: “If he had kept some authority similar to Shahid Afridi and Younis Khan, he would have still been the captain, and there would not have been these quarrels on the captaincy”
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Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal believes Sarfaraz Ahmed was removed as captain since he didn’t have the same authority as Shahid Afridi and Younis Khan.
Younis Khan: “Fast bowlers know his weakness and always test him with short balls. It’s become a regular pattern in the PSL and other leagues. He must work on this area quickly or it will continue to be a problem”
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Iconic Pakistan batsman Younis Khan admitted fast bowlers are fully aware that power-hitter Azam Khan is weak against short balls.
Younis Khan: “Sending Azam to open is an unusual but smart decision. It gives him more time to bat and take advantage of fielding restrictions. This could help him grow as a player”
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Legendary Pakistan batsman Younis Khan believes it was “an unusual but smart decision” for Islamabad United to promote Azam Khan from a middle order batter to an opener.
Younis Khan: “Farhan is in top form. His shot selection and awareness at the crease show that he’s a mature and confident batter. He’s a great example for other top order players”
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Pakistan legend Younis Khan has praised Sahibzada Farhan, saying his batting serves as a “great example for other top order players”.
Younis Khan: “We all enjoy burgers – I do too – but as professional athletes, we have to show control. Diet and discipline are key at this level. If Azam wants a long and successful career, fitness must be a top priority. There are no shortcuts”
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Legendary Pakistan cricketer Younis Khan said everyone enjoys burgers, but has urged wicketkeeper-batsman Azam Khan to take care of his fitness.
