Daily Times

KARACHI: Legendary pacers Michael Holding and Wasim Akram have hailed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s recent decision to appoint former captain Younis Khan as the batting coach for the Men in Green for their upcoming tour of England. Holding, in a YouTube video, stated that Khan had a lot to offer the young Pakistan batsmen especially regarding the art of surviving on the pitches in England. “As far as an England series is concerned, I can see a guy like Younis would have a lot to offer this young Pakistan team. You haven’t got a lot of batsmen who have played a lot of cricket in England and Younis Khan has a wealth of experience while playing and batting in England. He was also very successful. He had two very successful tours there,” said Holding.

“I remember the last time he went to England. It is obvious that he knows how to bat there, he has the experience and he can help the youngsters along. He always had a great technique which is another thing he can help the youngsters with,” he added. Akram, in a tweet, revealed that he was excited about Khan’s appointment while remaining hopeful that he would be able to make a huge impact on the team. “I am excited to see Younis Khan back in Pakistan cricket. I saw his work ethics while he was working with Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL, he is remarkably fit and passionate. I am sure a great player of his caliber will make a huge impact on Pakistan cricket Good luck YK,” Akram tweeted. Pakistan are scheduled to take on England in three Tests and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), which will be played in August-September.