Pakistan U19 cricket team captain Farhan Yousuf expressed his excitement over winning the Asia Cup, saying that the team now has its sights set on winning the World Cup. In an interview with Geo News, Yousuf stated that he was overjoyed when Pakistan won the Asia Cup, but was initially disappointed after losing the toss. However, when Pakistan got the opportunity to bat, he was thrilled as the wicket was suitable for batting, and the team executed their planned strategy.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Rameez Raja expressed his commitment to fulfilling the needs of the players, stating that the PCB would ensure that all necessities are met. Yousuf credited the team’s win to the excellent batting performance of Sami Aslam, who scored 347 runs in the first innings. He also praised the bowlers for understanding the target of 250 runs and bowling aggressively, which resulted in wickets.
The Pakistan U19 team played an exciting final against India, which was witnessed by a packed stadium filled with Pakistani and Indian fans. The match was held at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Dubai, where Pakistan U19 won the Asia Cup by a significant margin of 191 runs.
The Pakistan U19 team is set to return to Islamabad on Saturday at 12:00 PM aboard a national airline. Punjab Chief Minister, Mohsin Raza, congratulated the Pakistan U19 cricket team on their Asia Cup win. President Asif Ali Zardari and PCB Chief also extended their congratulations to the Pakistan U19 cricket team on their Asia Cup win.
Babar Azam, a former Pakistan captain, expressed his pride in the young players who played an outstanding game to win the title. The Pakistan U19 team’s victory over India in the Asia Cup final has sent waves of excitement among fans across the country.
