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DUBAI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has announced hefty cash prizes for the national U19 team after they lifted the ACC Men’s Asia Cup title here on Sunday.
According to sources, Naqvi has decided to award each winning team member a cash prize of PKR 5 million in a meeting held with the players.
Moreover, the chairman has also vowed to give emerging national cricketers the best possible treatment after a dominant performance against India in the final.
In a conversation with Sameer Minhas, the PCB Chairman also made an individual announcement for him.” Sources.
“You are all warriors. You have raised Pakistan’s name with pride,” he said to the players. “Sameer Minhas, you are our pride. You delivered an outstanding performance,” sources quoted Naqvi’s statement.
Earlier, Mohsin Naqvi expressed his thoughts after the final in a post on ‘X’, praising the team for delivering an outstanding performance.
“What a show! Proud to be handing over the ACC U19 Cup to our brilliant Pakistan U19 team. Fearless cricket, unmatched spirit, and a performance to remember,” he wrote.
Mohsin Naqvi lavished praise on Sameer Minhas for playing a decisive knock under pressure against India.
“Special mention for Sameer—calm under pressure and outstanding on the big stage. This team makes the nation proud and the future of Pakistan cricket shine bright,” he added.
For the unversed, Pakistan outplayed India in the final by 191 runs, with Sameer Minhas and Ali Raza delivering commanding performances.
Set a daunting 348, the Indian batting lineup faltered under pressure and were skittled for only 156 in 26.3 overs.
For Pakistan, Ali Raza took a four-wicket haul while Huzaifa Ahsan, Abdul Subhan, and Mohammad Sayyam contributed with two wickets each.
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