We need modern coach: Imran

Imran KhanImran Khan on Thursday asked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to replace national team coach Intikhab Alam with a younger and modern trainer, saying that only by embracing new technology can national cricket progress in the right direction.

The former Pakistan captain said that Intikhab belongs to a different era and is not the right choice to coach the national team.

“I believe that we need a more modern coach, who can take our team in the right direction,” said Imran, who arrived here on a personal visit on Thursday.

Imran decided to throw his weight behind Younis KhanYounis Khan, saying that the PCB should support him. “Younis is a courageous captain but he needs all the support.”

Imran also backed Younis Khan, who was criticised for branding Twenty20 cricket as mere ‘fun’ cricket. “Younis is right in saying Twenty20 matches are just about entertainment.”

Imran refused to predict the eventual winner in the ongoing World Twenty20 championship saying that predictions is risky business when it comes to the slam-bang format.

“Twenty20 is completely unpredictable. I mean one day you will see Australia getting thrown out of the first round and then the Netherlands winning against England.”

Imran said that Friday’s clash between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was a huge match for both sides adding that Younis Khan’s men can win it if they play to their potential.