Former Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf has been appointed as the head coach of Pakistan U19 by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

The Pakistan Cricket Board today confirmed the appointment of former Test captain Mohammad Yousuf as the head coach of Pakistan U19. Yousuf's first appearances in this role include the 2023 ACC U19 Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates from December 8 to 17 and the 2024 ICC U19 World Cup in Sri Lanka from January 13 to February 4.

Yousuf, who previously served as the batting coach of the Pakistan men's team and at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore, is one of Pakistan's most outstanding batsmen. He scored 7,530 Test and 9,720 ODI runs in his career from 1998 to 2010 and holds the record for most Test runs in a calendar year when he amassed 1788 runs in the format in 2006.

Mohammad Yousuf: “I am delighted to join as Pakistan Under-19 Head Coach and honored that PCB Management Committee Chairman Mr. Zaka Ashraf has been given the opportunity to contribute to Pakistan cricket.”

“I am eagerly looking forward to the upcoming U19 Asia Cup and ICC U19 World Cup tournaments, which are crucial for player development and we will try to give our best in these events.”

Yousuf then explained that he is dedicated to supporting the young players and will help them improve their batting skills.

“Having had the privilege of working with the senior team, I will bring my coaching experience to the U19 team and provide the young talents with a nurturing environment in which they can develop and make a name for themselves at international level.

“It is vital for Pakistan cricket to harness the skills of young players and I will fulfill my responsibility to help identify, improve and develop future stars.”