Pakistan on Tuesday appointed former captain Younis Khan as national team’s batting coach and also roped in Mushtaq Ahmed as spin bowling coach for the upcoming tour of England.

Pakistan are scheduled to take on England in a three-Test series from July 30 and then the two teams will clash in a three-match T20 series from August 29.

“I am delighted that someone of the stature and incredible batting record of Younis Khan has agreed to join the Pakistan cricket set-up as national men’s team batting coach,” PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan said.

“Younis’ work ethics, commitment to match preparation, game awareness and tactics in the English conditions will be invaluable.”

Former leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed, who took 185 wickets in 52 Tests for Pakistan, will also be mentor of side. He has guided both England and the West Indies in the past as spin bowling coach.

“Mushtaq knows the English conditions as well as anyone, having spent a lot of time playing County cricket and working with the England cricket team,” said Wasim.

“Apart from guiding the spinners and playing a mentor’s role, Mushtaq can be helpful to Misbah in match planning and preparations.

“It is crucial that the side understands the conditions that they will encounter in the upcoming series and so having the experience of the likes of Younis Khan and Mushtaq Ahmed to compliment head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and fast bowling coach Waqar Younis will be invaluable.”

Younis said he feels “privileged to have been again offered the opportunity to serve Pakistan for a challenging but exciting tour of England.”

“The Pakistan side includes some immensely talented cricketers who have the potential to achieve greater heights. Together with Misbah-ul-Haq, Mushtaq Ahmed and Waqar Younis, we will try to make them better and prepare them as best as we can with on and off field coaching and guidance,” Younis said in a PCB release.

Head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq also welcomed Younis and Mushtaq on the coaching panel.

“Due to events beyond human control, the series in England will be one of the most challenging and difficult and, as such, we need to have the best talent and brains on our side. Younis as well as Mushtaq clearly tick all these and additional boxes, which will assist us in achieving our targets,” he said.