Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan rejected the offer to coach Pakistan U-19 team after PCB didn't consider his demand of simultaneously being appointed the chief selector of the colts set-up. PCB wanted to follow BCCI's successful model of Rahul Dravid coaching the India U-19 and A team, which acts as a feeder for the national squad. "The idea was to have a high-profile cricketer work with the junior players on a long-term basis instead of the old practice of having lesser known names attached to the Pakistan under-19 side," a PCB official said. It is learnt that PCB turned down Younis' demand as a dual role of the chief selector and head coach would have led to Conflict of Interest. "At the moment, it appears that Younis will not be working for the PCB as he has made it clear he wants total independence to work and get results with the junior team," he added.

Source: dna May 05, 2019 14:48 UTC