Younis Khan steps down as Pakistan batting coach

Younis was appointed as the batting coach last November and had a two-year contract with the PCB that would have ended after the ICC T20 World in 2022.

While the reasons for Younis's departure have not been revealed, PCB chief executive Wasim Khan said the decision was reached after much discussion.

"It is sad to lose an expert of the stature and experience of Younis Khan. Following a series of discussions, we both have reluctantly but mutually and amicably agreed that it was time to move in different directions,'' said Wasim Khan.

"I want to thank Younis Khan for his contributions during his short stint as the Pakistan men's national cricket team's batting coach and hope he will remain available to assist the PCB by sharing his vast knowledge with the emerging cricketers," he added.

With Younis cutting ties with the team, Pakistan will now travel to England without a batting coach, leaving head coach Misbah-ul-Haq with added responsibilities.

''Pakistan men’s national cricket team will travel to the United Kingdom without a batting coach, while the decision to appoint Younis Khan’s replacement for the West Indies tour will be made in due course,'' a PCB statement said.

After the conclusion of the PSL, the Pakistan players will head to the United Kingdom on June 25 for a series of three ODIs and three T20Is, which will take place from July 8- July 20.

Team Pakistan will then leave for the Caribbean to play five ODIs and two Tests against West Indies from July 27 to August 24.