Younis Khan as Pakistan batting coach?

[MenInG]

I cannot think of a better way to keep Younis Khan involved with the batting then him become a guide for our younger batsmen.

All players we have spoken to consider him their mentor so why not continue and also help out with the batting?

 

[Markhor]

Younis has done his Level 2 coaching course so there is a future for him there.

I think a role at the NCA working with the country's best young bats could be ideal for him.

 

[Cheetah99]

i would rather see him in somewhere in NCA but not in the team.
I want someone like micheal clarke or maybe K, VIV to act as batting mentors for 6 months atleast, players will learn a lot from ATG like these

 

[MMHS]

Not for National team at the start, but unless his ego is hurt, he is the best available to train the U19 & U16 teams.

The best batting coach that I can recall is Siddons, followed by Dancun Fletcher. Fletcher might be too old now (& expensive as well), but PCB made a blunder by not approaching Siddons.

 

[ahmadharis1]

I like the idea, isn't he already a batting coach for one of the PSL teams?

 

[Chief Destroyer]

He's gotta work his way up. Eventually, yes.

 

[Arsalan Pro]

I like the idea, isn't he already a batting coach for one of the PSL teams?

Yes,he is the batting coach and Mentor for Peshawar Zalmi.

 

[Arsalan Pro]

Seems to be a good idea,his vast experience could be handful for youngsters.

 

[StreetSmart]

I cannot think of a better way to keep Younis Khan involved with the batting then him become a guide for our younger batsmen.

All players we have spoken to consider him their mentor so why not continue and also help out with the batting?

not batting atleast he can be considered as mentor

 

[Barragan]

Not a bad idea.

He was a phenomenal player of spin and I'm sure, he can impart his spin playing knowledge onto the batsman and make them stronger against spin.

Babar Azam could do with his help and it will him become a more complete batsman.

 

[QalandarFan]

I think he should coach U-19's first, that's where players are gonna develop and learn lots from him. That's what India did too, I think India's U-19 Coach during the 2016 WC was Dravid. So imo YK should coach our U-19 at least until the 2018 U-19 WC.

Maybe after that he could join the National side, but he wouldn't be a bad choice as coach.

 

[Pete Rose]

A coach has ppl skills as well...... so that would be a No for me.

 

[Justcrazy]

Not for National team at the start, but unless his ego is hurt, he is the best available to train the U19 & U16 teams.

The best batting coach that I can recall is Siddons, followed by Dancun Fletcher. Fletcher might be too old now (& expensive as well), but PCB made a blunder by not approaching Siddons.

They can rectify there mistake even now , the problem is that they cannot understand the effectiveness of Siddeons . They want big names .

 

[Ellipsism]

Should progressively move up the ranks before he is with the national team.

 

[hitthestump]

Too hotheaded for a hands on role. You'd see him walking out of training sessions based on those weird principles of his.

 

[Rayyman]

I don't think so.

Should work as an analyst for PTV Sports. That is his level.

 

[moghul]

He has a great knowledge of cricket but does not possess professional temperament and I would avoid giving him any such responsibility. He will be fighting with everyone, players and other coaching staff, no thanks.

 

[khurram39]

Straight forward appointment can be questioned. Appoint him in academies and junior level coaching first which gives more fruits than national level.

 

[big_gamer007]

Batting coach at top level is not as effective as being batting coach at junior level.. however at junior level you won't get paid that much neither will get the spotlight so it's a catch 22 situation

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Younis is very good at working man to man. Many players have expressed how helpful he's been to them. He's volatile only when given a managerial position which the PCB should avoid.

 

[Mamoon]

He is the ideal candidate for the U-15 and U-19 level provided that he doesn't take it as a sign of disrespect, but I would not want him anywhere near the national team setup because a) he cannot manage people b) he is extremely easy to offend.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

I agree with the other posters here that his services should be utilised for the junior teams at the moment.He can do a Dravid-like role for the U-19 or maybe A team.

 

[DRsohail]

He is the ideal candidate for the U-15 and U-19 level provided that he doesn't take it as a sign of disrespect, but I would not want him anywhere near the national team setup because a) he cannot manage people b) he is extremely easy to offend.

how much time u had with yunus in dressing room...?lolz take it as a joke buddy....yess he is good for junior level coaching ..which is more important than at national level.

 

[Mamoon]

how much time u had with yunus in dressing room...?lolz take it as a joke buddy....yess he is good for junior level coaching ..which is more important than at national level.

His multiple fall outs with the board + losing the dressing room within 9 months as captain clearly suggests his inability to cooperate with people. However, coaching juniors is different because they will see him a role model/mentor rather than a compatriot/subordinate.

 

[DRsohail]

His multiple fall outs with the board + losing the dressing room within 9 months as captain clearly suggests his inability to cooperate with people. However, coaching juniors is different because they will see him a role model/mentor rather than a compatriot/subordinate.

got it..yes his history shows it during 2009.2010 if i am not wrong...

 

[DRsohail]

yunus as a coach for u19 cricketers..

yonus khan said yeterday that he wants to coach the u19 guys and UBL.i think its the best way for him to serve pakistan..

 

[Mir jibran]

yes happy atleast he said that he would like to work with U15'S and U19'S

 

[DRsohail]

yes happy atleast he said that he would like to work with U15'S and U19'S

yess thats good thinking...if he works there he can do good to pak cricket..

 

[Syed1]

I hope Yuni bhai can inculcate some grit and temperament within our youngsters. We have a habit of producing too many pansies who go into hiding as soon as the going gets tough.

 

[Hamza_]

Hopefully they don't adopt his dancing technique of batting.

Rest all good if he can guide them over temperament and character to have in order to go ahead in the game.

 

[Boi]

He'll be an ideal coach for the U19s and A teams.

 

[LordJames]

Fantastic idea and brilliant suggestion. Younis was never High on Talent but his hard work and work ethics is what got him the rewards and that needs to be instilled in youngsters

 

[Pete Rose]

Ordinarily I don't have an issue with players being coaches. But that abysmal odi record....
still I suppose if Dravid could do it (he was a better odi player than yk, though) then YK can as well.

 

[moghul]

You need lots of patience and good temperament to work with youngsters, does YK possess that ? I doubt it.

 

[TalentSpotterPk]

Younis has done his Level 2 coaching course so there is a future for him there.

I think a role at the NCA working with the country's best young bats could be ideal for him.

Shan Masood in an interview named Younis Khan as a fatherly figure for himself.

Both joined UBL Cricket team at the same time.


Shan's role model and hero is Graeme Smith while he says that Recently he has been coached and mentored by Younis Khan.


Will Younis Khan agree to work under Mudassar Nazar & Mushtaq Ahmed at NCA ? It's a tricky question I guess but I think he should for the cause of Pakistan.


Can he do similar role for young Pakistan batsmen as Rahul Dravid has been doing in India ? ie working with under 16, under 19, under 23, Pakistan A batsmen ?

 

[Imi Imaad]

Nooo he can't be given this role

 

[Wristy_Shuffler]

Maybe not in a long-term professional capacity. I think he's too stubborn (which is part of what made him such a great batsman) but in a long-term role that has the potential to overlap the coach, captain and maybe even selectors I would be a bit hesitant.

He's a little unorthodox and I've heard even his batting drills were very...unique - a style of play which he perfected for himself, but he definitely has helped players with individual tips and little pointers and of course with the mental fortitude he displayed not just at the crease but to come back after the disasters with the PCB, his captaincy etc. he has a lot to offer to current team on the front as well. Also he's been part of the outcast nomad team that Pakistan will continue to be and that is a unique experience which would help.

 

[barah_admi]

YK is too disruptive and problematic.

 

[cricket_cfa]

May be he ll become full national team coach in coming years

 

[Brainy sturdy]

Coaches are meant to plan a strategy and not to change the outlook of a player all together and Younis as a batting coach would be the final nail in the coffin . He was a great test batsman undoubtedly but at the same time an egoist too . Despite being a poor ODI batsman he always insisted upon being part of ODI team . Give him any post related to management but never a job of a coach . Unless untill there is a good domestic setup that produces good cricketers every other eye wash step would never make a good team. Look at India there is a Replacement for every player and bowling used to be their weakest link but now it’s one of their strengths . There is no magical wand to change the fortunes of this sinking ship overnight . We need to show patience .

 

[Fahdi]

Younis should not be near the national setup much less it's coach.

He would make a great U19 coach though.

 

[Khwaja78]

Younis Khan is erratic when it comes to decision making.


Definitely the way Grant Flower has performed esp. weakening Zaman;s technique he should'nt be there but some foreign coach should replace him.

I've been surprised with Shan Masood game, his game has been transformed. Heard he worked with Gary Palmer a coach in England who guided him to rectify his faults. Which he did going back to domestics and applying there.

Need a proper batting coach with a good resume instead of a former top player who most of the time are there as a novelty. We have already made a mess with our selection committee by making them vacancies for former players who've ruined our team

 

[Mani Shah]

Younis Technique wasn't that sound against Fast bowling. Someone like Stephen Flemming, Sangakara or Strauss should be tried.

 

[moghul]

Extremely short-tempered person, does not get along with anyone, players , captain, coaches, board , will be yelling at the youngsters, not a great choice.

 

[Buffet]

Younis Technique wasn't that sound against Fast bowling. Someone like Stephen Flemming, Sangakara or Strauss should be tried.

Being a good player is not required for being a good coach.

 

[aukhan]

He should be made coach of the u19 or A team.

 

[Rishta Aunty]

Struggle to see how it would work, keeping in mind Younis' personality. He's a tetchy character at the best of times, and was never technically sound. I wish we could nab Dravid or even someone like Sanga, which would sadly never happen.

 

[Abid Z]

Younis isn’t a bad idea.

 

[Ganju Baba]

Struggle to see how it would work, keeping in mind Younis' personality. He's a tetchy character at the best of times, and was never technically sound. I wish we could nab Dravid or even someone like Sanga, which would sadly never happen.

Dravid is earning more money than Mickey + Indian so no no. Hiring Sanga is a good idea but may end up hurting Pakistanis' sensibilities.

 

[Hasan123]

Won’t do any worse than Grant Flower who needs sacking asap.

 

[CadPakFan]

Maybe not in a long-term professional capacity. I think he's too stubborn (which is part of what made him such a great batsman) but in a long-term role that has the potential to overlap the coach, captain and maybe even selectors I would be a bit hesitant.

He's a little unorthodox and I've heard even his batting drills were very...unique - a style of play which he perfected for himself, but he definitely has helped players with individual tips and little pointers and of course with the mental fortitude he displayed not just at the crease but to come back after the disasters with the PCB, his captaincy etc. he has a lot to offer to current team on the front as well. Also he's been part of the outcast nomad team that Pakistan will continue to be and that is a unique experience which would help.

AB De Villers even said that he learned to sweep from Younis Khan

 

[Saj]

I'd rather he worked with the Under 16s and Under 19s.

 

[Snak3eye5]

I'd rather he worked with the Under 16s and Under 19s.

Younis’s ego will never let him train under 19’s and 16’s. If he is asked to help, he will ask for the top most position which is coach the current team or even manage the PCb. He’s not humble like Dravid

 

[Snak3eye5]

Why can’t pcb give a batting coach job to Younis to coach under 17 or 19 youngsters

Everyone agrees that with Rahul Dravid coaching under 17 and under 19 for Indian youngsters is doing wonders for them and helps them as they go up the ranks to first class. Why can’t we get someone like Misbah or Younis to do the same for Pakistan’s youngsters ? Is it because of ego that it’s a low level job with no glory involved or they think they won’t get paid as much as what Rahul Dravid currently makes in his role. Someone once pointed that Rahul David’s salary was in the millions almost comparable to what stars in the Ipl make and even more. Would need someone to confirm Rahul Dravids current salary.