Afghanistan hires Younis Khan as team mentor for Champions Trophy in Pakistan
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Afghanistan hires Younis Khan as team mentor for Champions Trophy in Pakistan

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Afghanistan has hired former Pakistan captain Younis Khan as a mentor for its men’s cricket team at next month’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan. The Afghanistan Cricket Board said in a statement on Wednesday that the 47-year-old batting great will join the team in Pakistan ahead of the Champions Trophy and will stay with Afghanistan at the tournament. It will be the third straight major ICC tournament where Afghanistan has utilized local expertise by appointing a mentor, after former India international Ajay Jadeja for the 2023 World Cup in India, and Dwayne Bravo as bowling consultant at the 2024 T20 World Cup in the West Indies and U.S. “Since the Champions Trophy is being held in Pakistan, it was required to assign a talented and experienced player as mentor from the hosting country,” ACB chief executive Naseeb Khan said. Afghanistan finished sixth at the World Cup in India after beating England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka to seal its Champions Trophy place.

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Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan appoint Pakistan great Younis Khan as mentor
1 day, 10 hours ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan appoint Pakistan great Younis Khan as mentor

India Today  

Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has been appointed as the mentor of the Afghanistan cricket team for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. “ACB has assigned former experienced top-order Pakistani player Younis Khan as Mentor for Champions Trophy 2025. The appointment of Younis Khan reflects Afghanistan's ambitions to make a strong impression in the Champions Trophy. The addition of Younis …

Champions Trophy: Younis Khan to mentor Afghanistan in their maiden appearance in tournament
1 day, 10 hours ago

Champions Trophy: Younis Khan to mentor Afghanistan in their maiden appearance in tournament

India TV News  

Afghanistan have appointed former Pakistan captain Younis Khan as their mentor for the upcoming edition of the ICC Champions Trophy. "ACB has assigned former experienced top order Pakistani player Younis Khan as Mentor for Champions Trophy 2025. Afghanistan will feature in the Champions Trophy for the first time in their cricket history after being impressive in the ODI World Cup …

Afghanistan extend Jonathan Trott's contract by one year ahead of Champions Trophy
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Afghanistan extend Jonathan Trott's contract by one year ahead of Champions Trophy

The Hindu  

Jonathan Trott will continue as Afghanistan's head coach for another year after the country's cricket board extended his contract through 2025. The 43-year-old former England batter has been Afghanistan's head coach since July 2022, and under his guidance, the team has made impressive strides in international cricket. "The Afghanistan Cricket Board wishes Trott the best of luck for his next …

Mohammad Nabi announces retirement from ODIs, Champions Trophy to be last
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Mohammad Nabi announces retirement from ODIs, Champions Trophy to be last

Deccan Chronicle  

Sharjah: Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has announced that he will retire from One-Day Internationals after next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan. After Afghanistan's 2-1 series win over Bangladesh here on Monday, the 39-year-old said he had been pondering about quitting the format since last year's ODI World Cup. Nabi has featured in 167 ODIs since 2009, scoring 3,600 runs in …

If I can play one Champions Trophy it will be great: Mohammad Nabi
1 month, 4 weeks ago

If I can play one Champions Trophy it will be great: Mohammad Nabi

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Following the ODI series win against Bangladesh, former Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi said he wants to play in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy which is scheduled to take place next year in Pakistan. If I can play one Champions Trophy it will be great: Mohammad Nabi The 39-year-old played a massive part in ensuring Afghanistan clinched a …

Waqar Younis appointed as one of five mentors for Pakistan's Champions Cup
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Waqar Younis appointed as one of five mentors for Pakistan's Champions Cup

Hindustan Times  

Lahore, : Former Pakistan cricketer Waqar Younis has been recruited as one of the mentors of the five Champions Cup sides on a three-year contract. Waqar Younis appointed as one of five mentors for Pakistan's Champions Cup The Pakistan Cricket Board released an official statement on Monday to confirm that Younis, alongside Misbah-ul-Haq, Saqlain Mushtaq, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Shoaib Malik, …

'Can't guarantee a trophy but...': Gary Kirsten reacts after being appointed Pakistan's head coach
8 months, 1 week ago

'Can't guarantee a trophy but...': Gary Kirsten reacts after being appointed Pakistan's head coach

India TV News  

India's 2011 World Cup winning coach Gary Kirsten has been appointed at the helm of Pakistan team. Kirsten is currently associated with Gujarat Titans and will only be able to join the team during the England tour where they will play four T20Is just before the World Cup. His contract is valid until 2026 and Pakistan will be playing two …

Afghanistan rope in former India captain as mentor ahead of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
1 year, 3 months ago

Afghanistan rope in former India captain as mentor ahead of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

India TV News  

Afghanistan cricket team made an important addition to their support staff ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in form of former India captain Ajay Jadeja. Jadeja has been appointed mentor for Afghanistan for the World Cup in India. Announcing it on social media, Afghanistan Cricket Board in a statement wrote, "ACB Appointed former Indian Captain and middle-order batter …

Afghanistan add former Indian cricketer to coaching staff ahead of Asia Cup, Irfan Pathan reacts
1 year, 4 months ago

Afghanistan add former Indian cricketer to coaching staff ahead of Asia Cup, Irfan Pathan reacts

India TV News  

Former Baroda and West Zone cricketer Milap Mewara has earned a full-time contract with the Afghanistan cricket team as batting coach ahead of the ODI series against Pakistan and then the Asia Cup. Mewara, who has been in the coaching role for a long time having been coach of his state side Baroda, the U-19 team of Chhattisgarh and then …

Watch - ‘Younis Khan called me and said…’: Shoaib Malik breaks down on live TV, reminisces PAK's T20 WC triumph in 09'
2 years, 1 month ago

Watch - ‘Younis Khan called me and said…’: Shoaib Malik breaks down on live TV, reminisces PAK's T20 WC triumph in 09'

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan will be vying for the second World T20 title in Melbourne on Sunday, where they meet Jos Buttler's England in the final. File photo of Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik The last time Pakistan lifted the T20 World Cup trophy was back in 2009, when Younis Khan and his boys eked a commanding eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka at Lord's. …

Afghanistan names ex-Pakistan players Younis, Gul as consultants
2 years, 9 months ago

Afghanistan names ex-Pakistan players Younis, Gul as consultants

The Hindu  

Afghanistan names ex-Pakistan players Younis, Gul as consultantsAfghanistan has appointed former Pakistan players Younis Khan and Umar Gul as batting and bowling consultants respectively for its training camp in the United Arab Emirates, the country's cricket board said. Former captain Younis retired from international cricket in 2017 and later took up coaching, working briefly as the batting coach of Pakistan. …

T20 World Cup 2021: 'Defeat to Pakistan hurt too much, that's why decided to retire,' says Asghar Afghan
3 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup 2021: 'Defeat to Pakistan hurt too much, that's why decided to retire,' says Asghar Afghan

Firstpost  

Abu Dhabi: A teary-eyed Asghar Afghan said his decision to retire in the middle of the ongoing T20 World Cup was triggered by the pain that he and his teammates endured after Afghanistan’s heart-breaking loss to Pakistan in their previous match. “In the last match, we were hurt too much, and that’s why I decided to retire,” Asghar, who has …

Asghar Afghan: We were hurt too much by Pakistan loss, that's why I decided to retire
3 years, 2 months ago

Asghar Afghan: We were hurt too much by Pakistan loss, that's why I decided to retire

The Hindu  

A teary-eyed Asghar Afghan said his decision to retire in the middle of the ongoing T20 World Cup was triggered by the pain that he and his teammates endured after Afghanistan's heart-breaking loss to Pakistan in their previous match. Afghanistan suffered a five-wicket loss in their Super 12 match against Pakistan in which Asif Ali smashed four sixes in the …

T20 World Cup 2021: Afghanistan's Asghar Afghan to retire midway into tournament
3 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup 2021: Afghanistan's Asghar Afghan to retire midway into tournament

Firstpost  

Asghar skippered Afghanistan over all three formats of cricket for six years, before being acrimoniously sacked two weeks before the start of the 2019 World Cup Abu Dhabi: Former Afghanistan skipper Asghar Afghan said he will retire after Sunday’s game with Namibia despite the T20 World Cup only having reached the midway point. Therefore, it’s expected that tomorrow will be …

Asghar Afghan to retire after Afghanistan vs Namibia match T20 World Cup 2021
3 years, 2 months ago

Asghar Afghan to retire after Afghanistan vs Namibia match T20 World Cup 2021

India TV News  

Afghanistan batsman Asghar Afghan will retire from all formats of the game after his side's T20 World Cup Super 12 match against Namibia on Sunday. The Afghanistan Cricket Board announced the 33-year-old former captain's retirement on its Twitter handle on Saturday. "Afghanistan’s ex-captain Asghar Afghan who holds the highest winning streak as a captain in T20 internationals surpassing Indian legend …

T20 World Cup 2021: Afghanistan have achieved a lot over the last 10 years, says Rashid Khan
3 years, 3 months ago

T20 World Cup 2021: Afghanistan have achieved a lot over the last 10 years, says Rashid Khan

India TV News  

Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan has said that his team has achieved a lot in the last ten years. The 2021 men's T20 World Cup marks Afghanistan's fifth appearance in the event since their first major appearance at an ICC event in the 2010 edition. In 2016 T20 World Cup, Khan was the second leading wicket-taker, with eleven wickets at an …

Unhappy Rashid Khan steps down as Afghanistan captain ahead of T20 World Cup
3 years, 3 months ago

Unhappy Rashid Khan steps down as Afghanistan captain ahead of T20 World Cup

Firstpost  

Rashid Khan stepped down as Afghanistan’s Twenty20 captain on Thursday, claiming he was not consulted by the selectors while they were finalising the team for next month’s T20 World Cup. “I am taking the decision of stepping down from the role as the captain of Afghanistan T20 side effective immediately.” File image of Rashid Khan. Image courtesy: Twitter @StrikersBBL Rashid, …

Rashid Khan to lead Afghanistan in upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, Najibullah Zadran named vice-captain
3 years, 6 months ago

Rashid Khan to lead Afghanistan in upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, Najibullah Zadran named vice-captain

Firstpost  

Rashid, the World No 2 ranked bowler in T20Is, had earlier declined Afghanistan’s T20I captaincy, saying that he believes he is more valuable as a player than as a leader. New Delhi: Star leg-spinner Rashid Khan was appointed captain of Afghanistan’s T20 team keeping the ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in UAE from 17 October to 14 …

Rashid Khan to captain Afghanistan in T20Is
3 years, 6 months ago

Rashid Khan to captain Afghanistan in T20Is

India TV News  

Star leg-spinner Rashid Khan was appointed captain of Afghanistan's T20 team keeping the ICC T20 World Cup scheduled to be held in UAE from October 17 to November 14 in mind. Meanwhile, Najibullah Zadran has been appointed the National Team's Vice-captain for the format," Afghanistan Cricket Board said in a statement. "Rashid, one of the well-known global faces of the …

Younis Khan steps down as Pakistan's batting coach
3 years, 6 months ago

Younis Khan steps down as Pakistan's batting coach

India TV News  

Former captain Younis Khan on Tuesday stepped down as Pakistan's batting coach in a surprise decision which the cricket board said was agreed upon "reluctantly but amicably" even though no reasons were specified for it. "Pakistan men's national cricket team will travel to the United Kingdom without a batting coach, while the decision to appoint Younis Khan's replacement for the …

Younis Khan steps down as Pakistan's batting coach
3 years, 6 months ago

Younis Khan steps down as Pakistan's batting coach

Hindustan Times  

Former captain Younis Khan on Tuesday stepped down as Pakistan's batting coach in a surprise decision which the cricket board said was agreed upon "reluctantly but amicably" even though no reasons were specified for it. Photo of former Pakistan cricketer Younis Khan The Pakistan team is due to start a tour of the UK from June 25 to July 20 …

Younis Khan appointed Pakistan's batting coach until 2022 T20 WC
4 years, 1 month ago

Younis Khan appointed Pakistan's batting coach until 2022 T20 WC

India TV News  

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday extended batting coach Younis Khan's contract till 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia. The feedback we received about Younis' impact in a short period of time in England was excellent," Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Executive Wasim Khan said. "The PCB will also be utilising Younis Khan's expertise and skills when he is not on …

Younis Khan to remain Pakistan's batting coach until 2022 T20 World Cup, announces PCB
4 years, 1 month ago

Younis Khan to remain Pakistan's batting coach until 2022 T20 World Cup, announces PCB

Firstpost  

When not on national duty, Younis will work at the High Performance Centre at Karachi, where he’ll be joined by another Pakistan legend Mohammed Yousuf. Karachi: The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday extended batting coach Younis Khan’s contract till 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia. The feedback we received about Younis’ impact in a short period of time in England …

Pakistan appoints Younis Khan as batting coach for two years
4 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan appoints Younis Khan as batting coach for two years

The Hindu  

Former captain Younis Khan will continue as the men's batting coach of Pakistan until the Twenty20 World Cup in 2022, the country's cricket board said on Thursday. “The PCB will also be utilising Younis Khan's expertise and skills when he's not on national duty as he will help local batsmen hone their skills,” PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan said in …

PCB offers Younis Khan role as head of Karachi High Performance Centre - Cricket News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

PCB offers Younis Khan role as head of Karachi High Performance Centre - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has offered former Test captain, Younis Khan the chance to head its High Performance Centre in Karachi besides working as batting consultant with the national team. According to a reliable source in the board, Younis has been offered a full-time job as head of the HPC in Karachi at the National Stadium in addition to his …

Afghanistan's dream is to win T20 World Cup, we have talent and skills: Rashid Khan
4 years, 3 months ago

Afghanistan's dream is to win T20 World Cup, we have talent and skills: Rashid Khan

India TV News  

Afghanistan has the talent and skills to win the T20 World Cup, says Rashid Khan, who has no qualms in admitting that they "didn't know" what they were doing in their maiden Test, which ended in a two-day thrashing. "I think the biggest achievement should be, right now, what the team is looking for, what the country is expecting is, …

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