Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has suggested that former captain Younis Khan could be the right choice to lead Pakistan's red-ball Test cricket team as head coach.
Speaking at an event in Karachi, Wasim shared his thoughts on the recently concluded Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 and offered his views on the future coaching setup of the national team.
"Younis Khan can be a good option as a batting coach for red-ball cricket. A new coach can help change the mindset of younger players," Akram said.
He added that a fresh approach from the new coach could benefit the team.
Wasim also praised some standout performances from the PSL, highlighting emerging players.
"Hasan Nawaz impressed during the PSL. Salman Mirza and Ali Raza also bowled well," he noted.
The former pacer emphasized the need for patience with players, especially when adjusting to the fast pace of T20 cricket.
"Players should be given time to settle in T20 cricket," he advised.
On the delicate topic of cricket relations between Pakistan and India, Wasim remained cautious.
"I cannot comment on what might change in Pakistan-India cricket," he said.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had earlier appointed Aaqib Javed as the red-ball coach after Australian Jason Gillespie stepped down. Aaqib acted as interim head coach across all formats until Pakistan's tour of New Zealand in April.
Recently, Aaqib was named Director of High Performance, while former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson took charge as Pakistan's white-ball head coach.Hesson's first assignment will be a three-match T20I series at home against Bangladesh, starting May 28. The Bangladesh team, led by Litton Das, has arrived in Pakistan and began training ahead of the series.
Pakistan will focus on their white-ball fixtures before preparing for their next red-ball challenge — the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle.
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