"Bezatti Ho Gayi": Ex-Pakistan Pacer Slams PCB After Loss To India In U19 Asia Cup Final

Indian players giving send-off to Pakistan players at the end of U19 Asia Cup final.© X (formerly Twitter)

India registered a thrilling one-wicket win over Pakistan in the final of the U19 Asia Cup 2026 to clinch a record-extending ninth title on Saturday. The echoes of India's historic victory were heard across the border as well. The chasing side had its back against the wall after being reduced to 254/8 in pursuit of 338. With the asking rate around ten and only two wickets in hand, India produced an incredible comeback to win the high-octane encounter off the final delivery.

Following Pakistan's defeat, former Pakistan pacer Tanvir Ahmed lashed out at his country's cricket administration. He said Pakistan had been left humiliated and that it was time to stop claiming that Pakistan cricket was better than India's. Tanvir blamed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and its system for the defeat.

Tanvir Ahmed said that, after the manner of Pakistan's defeat, there was no point in comparing the two teams. According to him, Pakistan's cricketing system was nowhere near India's.

"(Bezatti ho gayi na? Thik thak kism ki bejatti karwa di na? Bezatti honi hi honi thi) We have been humiliated. Stop saying that we are better than India. I am saying this today: we are zero, absolutely zero. Our system is nothing compared to India's," said Tanvir in a viral video.

The former fast bowler also criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board, saying that every time a new chairman takes charge, he focuses on promoting people close to him, ultimately damaging the entire cricketing structure.

"Our board has ruined everything. The Pakistan Cricket Board has destroyed the entire system. Whoever becomes the chairman starts trying to accommodate his own people," he said.

Tanvir Ahmed also acknowledged that the Indian team had managed to win a match that appeared to be slipping away. He particularly praised the partnership between Manal Chauhan and Mohit Ulva, saying that Pakistan had been in complete control of the contest before the Indian batters turned the game around.

The ex-Pakistan cricketer described India's comeback as nothing short of a miracle. He said Pakistan had posted a massive total of 337 runs and appeared to be firmly in control of the match with India down to its final two wickets.

"India won a match that they had already lost. Pakistan scored a massive 337 runs while batting first, and even when India had only two wickets remaining, the match was completely in Pakistan's hands. But the way Mohit and Manal Chauhan took the game away from Pakistan was brilliant," he said.

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