Babar Azam, cricketing fraternity laud Pakistan U19 triumph

Star Pakistan cricketer Babar Azam and former cricketers praised the Pakistan U19 team after their triumph in the ACC Men’s Asia Cup final against India at the ICC Academy on Sunday.

Pakistan defeated India by a hefty margin of 191 runs in the final to lift the title for the second time after 13 long years.

Babar Azam, who is currently in Australia for the Big Bash League (BBL) 15, credited team mentor and manager Sarfaraz Ahmed for bringing the best out of the young players.

“Well done, boys! Lifting the trophy after a stellar campaign and dominating the final. Big credit to Saifi Bhai, whose experience shaped this triumph. Keep the hunger going,” he wrote on his X account.

Azhar Ali, former captain and who previously served as PCB’s Head of Youth Development, also lauded the coaching staff, management, and Sarfaraz Ahmed for helping Pakistan U19 in lifting the trophy.

“Many congratulations to Pakistan U19 team, captain and all the staff lead by Mentor @SarfarazA_54 & Head coach Shahid Anwar,” he posted on X.

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“Special thanks to our coaches who didn’t travel with the team but worked tirelessly with boys in last 4 to 5 months Zohaib khan, Mohtashim Ali and Riffatullah,” Azhar added.

Legendary pacer Wasim Akram also showered praise on the young players, alongside special mention of Sameer Minhas and Ali Raza.

“Champions of Asia! Pakistan U19 lift the DP World Men’s U19 Asia Cup in style.
Ali Raza’s fiery bowling set the tone, and Minhas’ magnificent 150 sealed the deal. Future stars shining bright—well played, boys! @TheRealPCB,” Wasim Akram wrote.

Former Pakistan women’s team captain Sana Mir also took to X to commend the national U19 team’s outstanding performance.

“Congratulations to the U19 team. Coach Shahid Anwar has been one of the most positive people, @SarfarazA_54, master of such contests, the brilliant Sameer Minhas, Ali Raza, Ahmed Hussain , Abdul Subhan, and the entire team. Wonderful performance,” she wrote.

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