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I fully understand the anguish of Pakistani fans at the phenomenal progress of Indian Cricket but in my mind it may be leading to false comparisons and rash recommendations.
Rahul Dravid coached the Indian U19 side and now heads the NCA. This leads some Pakistani fans to ask for Younis Khan to be given a similar role. However, I am not sure if it will be a good idea.
To begin with Rahul Dravid is highly educated, articulate and level headed. He was an absolute gentleman on and off the field and a genuine role mode. Younis Khan on the other hand never had these qualities although he was a great player.
Youngsters may benefit from Younis' work ethics but will he be able to transmit his experience and educate youngsters as effectively as Dravid? I doubt it!
When we look at the current U19 Coach Mohammad Masroor, he seems to have done well, new talent is feeding into the National side and the team is doing well under him.
Why replace him with Younis Khan for the sake of it?
I do think that U19 and U16 boys need a professional team around them (dieticians, trainers etc) to groom them properly at a younger age and to narrow the gap when they step up at a higher level and this should be provided to Mohammad Masroor but lets not throw away things from Pakistan Cricket which seem to be working.
If it ain't broken, don't fix it.
We should look at the Indian system but we should not mimic it for the sake of it.
Rahul Dravid coached the Indian U19 side and now heads the NCA. This leads some Pakistani fans to ask for Younis Khan to be given a similar role. However, I am not sure if it will be a good idea.
To begin with Rahul Dravid is highly educated, articulate and level headed. He was an absolute gentleman on and off the field and a genuine role mode. Younis Khan on the other hand never had these qualities although he was a great player.
Youngsters may benefit from Younis' work ethics but will he be able to transmit his experience and educate youngsters as effectively as Dravid? I doubt it!
When we look at the current U19 Coach Mohammad Masroor, he seems to have done well, new talent is feeding into the National side and the team is doing well under him.
Why replace him with Younis Khan for the sake of it?
I do think that U19 and U16 boys need a professional team around them (dieticians, trainers etc) to groom them properly at a younger age and to narrow the gap when they step up at a higher level and this should be provided to Mohammad Masroor but lets not throw away things from Pakistan Cricket which seem to be working.
If it ain't broken, don't fix it.
We should look at the Indian system but we should not mimic it for the sake of it.
