Former Pakistan batting coach from 2014-2019, Grant Flower, has recalled an incident involving Younis Khan, the greatest batsman to have represented Pakistan in the longest format, when he held a knife to his throat.
The former Zimbabwean cricketer made the startling revelation while speaking on the Following On Cricket Podcast alongside his brother Andy Flower. In response to a question regarding tricky characters he has coached during his career, Grant Flower named Younis Khan and Ahmed Shehzad.
Younis Khan… quite tough to master. Obviously, a brilliant career. I remember one incident in Brisbane, during the Test, at breakfast, I tried to give him a bit of batting advice, not that my career was anywhere near his regarding stats, as he is the highest scorer in Pakistan Test cricket.
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“But he didn’t take kindly to my advice and brought a knife to my throat, with Mickey Arthur sitting alongside, who had to intervene”, Grant said. “Yeah, it’s been interesting. But that’s part of coaching. It makes it a hell of a journey, and I’ve really enjoyed it. I’ve still got a lot to learn, but I’m very fortunate to be in the position I am”, he continued.
Talking about Shehzad, the Sri Lankan batting coach said that he was quite rebellious despite being a skillful batsman.
He’s a very skilful batter, but quite rebellious. Every team has got their rebel. Sometimes it makes them better players, sometimes maybe not so.
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must be a butter knife considering how chill he is… xD
regarding his statement