Head coach Abdul Rehman takes over the duties of batting coach

Reports suggest that Yousuf's wife is unwell, and he has informed the Pakistan Cricket Board and team management

PHOTO: AFP/PCB

Pakistan Cricket team's batting coach, Muhammad Yousuf, will not be accompanying the team to Afghanistan due to some personal reasons.

Reports suggest that Yousuf's wife is unwell, and he has informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and team management about his unavailability for the Sharjah series.

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Meanwhile, fast bowler Naseem Shah has reached Dubai yeasterday due to personal commitments.

In Yousuf's absence, head coach, Abdul Rehman, will take over the responsibilities of batting coach for the three-match T20 series against the Afghanistan team scheduled on March 24th, 25th, and 27th.