India’s under-19 cricket team has secured a spot in the final of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 World Cup after defeating Afghanistan by 7 wickets in the second semifinal. The match was played at the Harare Sports Club in Zimbabwe’s capital city, Harare.
Afghanistan, who batted first, scored 310 runs in 50 overs, losing 4 wickets. ICC Under-19 World Cup’s first semifinal saw England defeat Australia. Afghanistan’s Faisal Shenwazada and Aizazullah scored centuries, scoring 110 and 101 runs respectively. India achieved the target of 310 runs in 42 overs, losing 3 wickets. The winning team will face England in the final on Sunday.
In other cricket news, Pakistan’s cricket team has started training sessions at the Sindh Sports Club in Karachi. Netherland’s batter Max O’Dawd has said that they expect Pakistan to be a tough opponent. Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha has stated that his team is not under pressure due to the previous matches. Cricket Australia has also confirmed this.
Former Indian captain Kapil Dev has stated that the decision not to play against Pakistan is made in accordance with the government and cricket board’s policy. Several senior players are expected to participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. Sri Lanka Cricket has written a letter to the Pakistan Cricket Board, stating that the boycott has affected Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, with many fans canceling hotel bookings.
Shoaib Malik has said that the cricket season is at its peak, and the topic of the “season” is being discussed. In a video, Pakistan’s cricket players are shown imitating Aamir Ahmed’s style in an entertaining way. The focus of the camp is on the fitness of women players, with many young players being included in the team to prepare for the World Cup.
Pakistan’s cricket team has taken a diplomatic stance by expressing solidarity with Bangladesh. Government sources have revealed that the suicide bomber had received training from Afghanistan’s militant groups. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has canceled all her scheduled events in solidarity with the victims. The reason for the suicide bombing is still unknown, and no suicide note has been found.
Inspector General (IG) Islamabad, Alama Basharat Hussain, has revealed that the IG’s cousin is among the martyrs. Thomas D’Nino has stated that a bilateral treaty with only one nuclear power is not suitable, citing China’s lack of transparency and control over its nuclear arsenal. The Sindh government has canceled a cultural night music program in solidarity with the victims of the Islamabad blast.
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