Ex-captain Younis Khan chose to mentor Afghanistan's team over assisting Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, citing financial reasons. Younis, previously a World Cup-winning captain for Pakistan, is helping Afghanistan adapt to Pakistani conditions. Afghanistan have successfully used local mentors in past tournaments, contributing to their impressive performances against teams like England.
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