Rashid Khan eager to learn from Younis Khan

Afghanistan star leg-spinner Rashid Khan is eager to learn from former Pakistan captain Younis Khan.

The 44-year-old has recently been appointed as a batting coach for the Afghanistan team for the upcoming UAE training camp.

Younis Khan will join his compatriot Umar Gul who was appointed as the bowling coach days before the appointment of Younis. 

On this occasion, The former right-handed batter shared his sentiments on his Twitter. He expressed his desire to work with the Afghanistan team since his playing days, and finally, he accepted the role.

"It has been my utmost desire to work with Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) as a coach, and the discussions have been going on since 2011 during my playing days. I now feel it's the right time and the UAE camp is a perfect opportunity to work with ACB and get to know the upcoming talent more closely." Younis posted on Twitter.

Younis Khan is the top run-getter for Pakistan in Tests (10099) with 34 centuries and 33 half-centuries, he also has over 7000 runs to his name in ODI's, and he was the captain of Pakistan team in the 2009 T20 World Cup when they were crowned champions.

In response to Younis's Tweet, Afghanistan star player Rashid Khan responded eagerly, showing his respect for the legend.

The 23-year-old replied to Younis Khan's tweet in Pashto.

"Pakhair raghle Younus Bhai, looking forward to learning the most from you, INSHALLAH." Rashid Tweeted.

Pakhair raghle Younus Bhai looking forward to learn the most for you INSHALLAH 👍

— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) April 4, 2022

Younis Khan and Umar Gul both are Pashto speaking which is the native language of Afghanistan. The right-arm leg spinner used "Pakhair Raghle", which means greetings in Pashto. 

Younis Khan And Umar Gul will join the team in Abu Dhabi for 15 days. The duo will work with an expanded squad of 25 at a training and preparatory camp.