Younis named Afghanistan mentor for Champions Trophy

KABUL: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Wednesday appointed former Pakistan captain Younis Khan as the mentor for the national team for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

According to an ACB media release, the former batter will accompany Afghanistan during their conditioning and preparation camp in Pakistan, offering his mentorship services until the conclusion of the eight-nation ICC event.

The 47-year-old Younis amassed 10,099 runs — a Pakistan record — at a healthy average of over 52 in 118 Tests.