Big names in one place can cause issues: Afridi on new coaching appointments

Former all-rounder Shahid Afridi is hoping that too many cooks doesn’t spoil the broth after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided to induct legendary batsman Younis Khan and former leg-spinner as coaches for Pakistan’s tour to England.

While speaking on his YouTube channel, veteran all-rounder applauded the PCB for giving important roles to cricketers.

“Ultimately, cricketers should run the entire show. Overall, the management that has been appointed around head coach Misbahul Haq is excellent and everyone is sincere with cricket,” said Afridi.

“However, when big names gather in one place, issues can arise especially when the team loses. During those times, all these big cricketers have an important role to gel the team and take them forward as a unit. Winning and losing are a part of cricket. If every person works in their own domain, then things will get very easy,” he added.

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The 40-year-old believes the addition of Younis and Mushtaq in the coaching setup, which already has Misbah and Waqar Younis, will benefit the Men in Green in England.

“Younis is very hard working and has performed in England which matters a lot. He doesn’t give lectures only but also works with players in the nets and gives them throw downs. Pakistan needed a batting coach like him,” he said. “Mushtaq bhai has vast experience in England. He has played a lot of county cricket and was part of the England team that won the Ashes series against Australia. Fast-bowlers will also continue to benefit from Waqar bhai.”

Pakistan is scheduled to take on England in three Tests and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), which will be played in August-September.