PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi addresses a press convention. — AFP/File
SHARJAH: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi lauded the nationwide staff on Sunday for his or her dominant overcome Afghanistan within the remaining of the tri-nation T20I sequence at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Naqvi singled out left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz for particular reward, applauding his match-winning all-round show, together with a hat-trick, fearless batting, and pivotal contributions that swung the sport decisively in Pakistan’s favour.
“Despite a modest total, the team displayed excellent teamwork to defeat Afghanistan in the final,” he mentioned.
“I congratulate Head Coach Mike Hesson, Captain Salman Ali Agha, and all players for this remarkable victory. The nation rightly expects such high-level performances, and today’s win will surely boost the players’ morale.”
The PCB chief additionally took to the board’s social media platform ‘X’ to spotlight the staff’s consistency in current matches and urged followers and critics alike to supply full assist forward of upcoming tournaments.
He expressed confidence that the staff will proceed to ship equally robust performances within the upcoming Asia Cup.
“Congratulations to Team Pakistan on winning the Tri-Series! This is a new but talented team playing fearless and aggressive cricket. Under Head Coach Mike Hesson and his coaching staff, we’ve won 10 out of 14 T20 matches already,” he mentioned.
“Let’s believe in our boys, coaches, and selectors. Full support to the Greens for the Asia Cup. Criticism and analysis can wait until after the tournament. Right now, they deserve our trust, support, and backing,” Naqvi added.
Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 75 runs within the remaining of the tri-nation T20I sequence at Sharjah, powered by a rare efficiency from spinner Mohammad Nawaz.
Chasing 142, Afghanistan crumbled for 66. Shaheen Afridi eliminated opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz for 5 within the first over, setting the tone.
Sediqullah Atal fell for 13 to Abrar Ahmed, and Nawaz struck twice in a single over, dismissing Darwish Rasooli and Azmatullah Omarzai.
Nawaz then struck twice once more in a single over and accomplished his hat-trick by dismissing Ibrahim Zadran, earlier than selecting up his fourth wicket by eradicating Karim Janat, decreasing Afghanistan to 32-6.
Abrar Ahmed and Sufiyan Muqeem additionally claimed two wickets every.
Pakistan’s innings noticed early wickets, with Sahibzada Farhan dismissed for a duck. Saim Ayub (17) and Fakhar Zaman (27) supplied resistance earlier than falling to spinners.
Skipper Salman Ali Agha and Nawaz added 40 runs to stabilize the innings, with Nawaz contributing 25. Pakistan set a goal of 141-8.
Rashid Khan took 3/38, whereas Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and AM Ghazanfar claimed the remaining wickets.
