Pakistan Under-19 Team Reach Asia Cup 2026 Final; Provincial Sports Minister Congratulates Them

LAHORE: Provincial Sports Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar has congratulated the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team on qualifying for the final of the ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup 2026, extending his good wishes to the players and team management.

The provincial sports minister said the Pakistani side had produced an excellent performance against Bangladesh to reach the final. He said the young players had made the nation proud through their hard work, determination and outstanding performance.

Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar said the success of these young cricketers was a promising sign for the future of cricket in the country. He said they had shown that Pakistan has immense cricketing talent and that, with suitable opportunities and facilities, further success could be achieved at the international level.

The provincial sports minister added that if Pakistan and arch-rivals India met in the final, the contest would be highly thrilling and memorable for cricket fans.

He said the whole nation was praying for the national team’s success in the Asia Cup final. He expressed hope that the young Shaheens would play their best cricket in the final and succeed in bringing the Asia Cup trophy to Pakistan.