“I am eagerly looking forward to the upcoming U19 Asia Cup and ICC U19 World Cup tournaments, which are crucial to the players’ growth and we will be aiming to do our best in these events.
“Having had the privilege of working with the senior men’s side, I will bring my coaching experience to the U19 set-up, providing a nurturing environment for the young talents to thrive and make a mark on the international level.
“Harnessing the skills of young players is crucial for Pakistan cricket and I am dedicated to fulfilling my responsibility in helping identify, improve and nurture future stars.”
Representing Pakistan, Yousaf scored 7,530 Test and 9,720 ODI runs in a career spanning from 1998 to 2010.
He also holds the record for the most Test runs in a calendar year when he amassed 1788 runs in the format in 2006.
