The pair has been handed short-term contracts as batting and bowling coach
“It’s a great opportunity for me to work with the young Afghanistan bowlers,” Gul told ESPNcricinfo. “It’s a short stint but I am looking forward to sharing my experiences and hoping to make a difference. They are a young and passionate cricketing nation and I am really excited to be a part of their development. It’s a new experience for me but it will be easy not only for me but also for the Afghan boys because I know their language and culture.”
“The UAE camp is a great opportunity for the players to get adequate training in the relevant departments of the game and get fully prepared for the future competitions,” ACB CEO Naseeb Khan said in a statement. “Younis Khan and Umar Gul have rich experience of international cricket and I am sure they will help our boys overcome the concerns they have got in the batting and bowling departments.”
Umar Farooq is ESPNcricinfo’s Pakistan correspondent