In a major development for the Afghanistan cricket team, a well-known Pakistani cricketer has been appointed as a consultant for the upcoming matches. ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed this on Wednesday (January 8), saying that Younis Khan will join the men's squad ahead of the upcoming matches between Pakistan and the UAE.
The role of counsel
Younis Khan, known for his batting skills and leadership, brings a lot to the Afghanistan side. He was previously the batting coach of Afghanistan in 2022 and is respected for his achievements in cricket. Throughout his illustrious career, Younis scored more than 10,000 runs in Test matches and was instrumental in leading Pakistan to their first T20 World Cup victory in 2009. His expertise will be invaluable as Afghanistan prepares for the top tournament.
ACB statement
Sayeed Naseem Sadat, ACB spokesperson, expressed interest in Younis' selection, highlighting his extensive knowledge of the game and ability to inspire young players.
“ACB has appointed former Pakistani cricketer Younis Khan as Mentor for Champions Trophy 2025. He will join the team before the start of the match in Pakistan.” Sadat was quoted as saying in Cricbuzz.
“We hope that his advice will help our team to do better in the Champions Trophy,” he added.
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The Champions Trophy is set to feature nations competing for glory, and Afghanistan will be looking to make an impression with the help of Younis. As the tournament approaches, fans and pundits alike are eager to see how this partnership will help Afghanistan in the international game.
Afghanistan Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule
- Afghanistan vs South Africa – February 21 at the National Stadium, Karachi
- Afghanistan vs England – February 26 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Afghanistan vs Australia – February 28 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore