Pakistan’s U19 cricket team has made history by defeating India in the final of the Asia Cup. The team’s opening batsman, Samir Manhas, played a remarkable innings of 172 runs off 113 balls, earning him the Man of the Match award. This is the first time a Pakistani player has achieved this feat in a U19 World Cup match.
Samir Manhas, who hails from Multan, has been in top form throughout the tournament. He scored 447 runs in the Asia Cup, making him the Player of the Tournament. The team’s captain, Sarfaraz Ahmed, praised Manhas’ performance, saying that he played with great composure under pressure. “Samir played a great innings, and I am proud of him,” said Ahmed.
The U19 Asia Cup final was played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, where Pakistan defeated India by 191 runs. The team’s victory has been hailed as a historic moment for Pakistani cricket. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that the team will be honored with a grand reception in Islamabad upon their return.
The team’s success has been celebrated across the country, with fans taking to the streets to congratulate the players. The team’s victory has also been hailed by the government, with the Prime Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, congratulating the team on their win.
The team’s coach, Faisal Hasnain, has praised the team’s performance, saying that they played with great determination and spirit. “The team has worked hard throughout the tournament, and it’s a great achievement for them,” said Hasnain.
The team’s victory has also been celebrated by the cricket fraternity, with former players and officials congratulating the team on their win. The PCB has announced that the team will be awarded a cash prize and other incentives for their victory.
In other news, the country’s import bill has surpassed $3 billion, exceeding the $2.5 billion mark in February 2023. The recent snowfall in Northern Saudi Arabia and Qatar has transformed the desert landscape into a surreal scene.
Meanwhile, the Chief Meteorologist of Sindh, Amir Hyder, has said that Karachi’s temperature will drop soon, with no chance of rain in the city for the next 10 days. In related news, comedian Zakir Khan has expressed his views on the use of language in comedy, saying that comedians should not be judged on the basis of language.
Finally, Pakistan’s star cricketer and former captain, Babar Azam, has celebrated the team’s victory by declaring a day of fun for the young fans. The team’s victory has been a source of pride for the nation, and their success will be remembered for a long time to come.
