Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has dismissed stories that he stepped down because the nationwide workforce’s batting coach because of an argument with batsman Hasan Ali, however cited the precise causes for his determination, citing contractual obligations. refused to even inform.
Younis had resigned just a few days again however neither he nor the Pakistan Cricket Board gave any clarification for it. Later, media stories attributed the chain of occasions to Younis’ feud with Ali over an ice bathtub after a coaching session.
“Let me make it clear that the incident with Hasan Ali was not the reason for my stepping down as batting coach. The whole episode has been blown out of proportion,” he stated in an interview in ‘Jung’ newspaper.
“Yes, trainer Yasir Malik told me to talk to Hassan and explain to him that he should take a bath with snow. There was an argument but Hasan apologized to me about it and we hugged and the matter was closed,” Younis stated.
The former batsman stated that Ali was touring England in the mean time and it was unusual to boost the problem.
He clarified that there have been different causes for his determination to step down however he was certain by his contract with the PCB which didn’t permit him to talk on the matter for six months.
“I have not commented on the matter so far in the better interest of Pakistan cricket and PCB and our team is also touring England,” Younis stated.
But he claimed that there have been some individuals within the PCB who leaked issues to tarnish his confidence and popularity.
“I by no means run after cash for positions. My solely concern was to do one thing for Pakistan cricket and be certain that the gamers might reap the benefits of my expertise.”
Yunus stated that from day one he had made it clear that he would solely speak to chairman Ehsan Mani or CEO Wasim Khan.
“In future also if I have to serve Pakistan cricket and work with the board, I will ensure that matters are more transparent and clear in our agreement,” he stated.
Known to be a person of temper, Yunus had stepped down as batting coach simply earlier than the workforce left for England and since then speculations have been rife concerning the purpose for his sudden ouster.
Another purpose being speculated for his determination was that he was not allowed to look within the workforce’s bio-bubble in England a bit of later than the scheduled time. Younis reportedly wanted time without work to endure a severe dental process.
Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq has stated that Younis’ exit as batting coach is an enormous loss for the gamers.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
