Pakistan great Younis Khan sends batting tips by video to adoring fan in New Zealand

Waseem Ahmed 23:47 10/05/2018
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  • The former Pakistan man showed his complete class with his latest act.

    Former Pakistan batsman Younis Khan might already enjoy a huge following amongst fans but will have won himself plenty of new admirers with his latest act.

    The Pakistan man was sent a hand-written letter by a New Zealand cricket fan named Felix Anderson two years ago where the then 10-year-old fan had asked the batsman for some advice related to certain cricket strokes.

    “Dear Mr Khan, my name is Felix. I’m ten years old and live in New Zealand. I’m writing to you because you are one of my biggest heroes. Your technique is beautiful to watch. How perfect your cover drive is; or how well your cut is timed,” Felix wrote in the letter.

    “Your 318 against Sri Lanka was incredible to watch; it showed me how much I want to be a professional cricketer and bat third.

    “Also, this year against England your 318 was spectacular. You’re an excellent slip fielder and a very reliable batsman. Can you please give me some advice on the cut shot, or the cover drive? Good luck in your upcoming matches, and have a happy new year. Felix Anderson.”

    It took two years for the letter to reach Younis but Pakistan’s leading run-getter in Test cricket wasted no time in responding to the young fan.

    “Dear Felix, thank you for this sweet letter. I know this is almost two years old, but it only came across me now. I will surely make a small video to give you some tips as you requested,” Younis had written on Twitter in April.

    True to his word, the 40-year-old posted the video on Twitter on Monday where he can be seen demonstrating the cover-drive and cut shot.

    “As promised, here is the coaching tip manual on the cover drive and cut shot for the 12 year old Felix from New Zealand who wrote a letter to me. I hope you enjoy this, practice it & improve your game. All the best Felix. Hope to see you playing for your country one day,” the Pakistan man wrote in the post accompanying the video tutorial.

    To receive batting tips from a man who has scored over 10,000 Test runs will surely be a lifelong highlight for the Kiwi cricket fan.

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