AFG vs PAK: Abdur Rehman Takes Over The Batting Coach Role Of Pakistan As Mohammad Yousuf Withdraws From T20I Series vs Afghanistan

Updated - 22 Mar 2023, 08:00 PM

Abdul Rehman
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Afghanistan is going to take on mighty Pakistan for a 3 T20I match series commencing from 24th March. All the matches are going to take place in Sharjah. Pakistan have rested their star players like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan & Shaheen Afridi where Shadab Khan is going to lead the side. Youngsters like Azam Khan & Ihsanullah would be aiming to make a case for themselves.

Afghanistan T20I skipper Rashid Khan would be aiming to keep the winning run continue after beating UAE earlier. Afghanistan’s selection panel has brought back Mohammad Nabi into the team where his experience would help the players in tricky scenarios.

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Mohammad Yousuf Resigns from batting coach post

According to ESPNcricinfo, Mohammad Yousuf who was named the interim batting coach has resigned from his post citing personal reasons. Abdur Rehman has been named the interim batting coach for Afghanistan T20I Series. Surprisingly, Pakistan doesn’t have a head coach where Umar Gul & Abdul Majeed are named as bowling & fielding coaches respectively.

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Abdur Rehman on new role

Abdur Rehman was asked about coaching Pakistan Cricket Team.

“I understand the coaching staff was named after the squad because it’s a temporary job,” Rehman said on Tuesday. “Had there been a permanent staff, this question should have been more relevant, but since I have been given an interim job, my role is just to try and win the series,” said Abdul Rehman.

“I am doing this job for the last 15 years. It’s not like I will be dictating terms to them. In fact, having them with me gives me confidence. It’s a privilege to work with them; we have to work together and I have to take advantage of their experience,” he stated.
“Umar Gul is a big name in T20 cricket, Mohammad Yousuf is a big name, who has done big service for the country, and it’s a blessing that you have such people with you in the dressing room. It’s a team job and we will be working together. Every decision regarding the team will be taken after discussion within the team,” he added.

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