ISLAMABAD, Dec 21 (APP): Vice President Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator Sherry Rehman has congratulated the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team on winning the Asia Cup, calling the victory a moment of immense pride for the entire nation.
In a statement issued here on Sunday, she said the national team lifted the spirits of the country by defeating arch-rivals India convincingly in the final, describing it as a performance that raised Pakistan’s head high on the international stage.
Sherry Rehman lauded Samir Minhas for his outstanding knock of 172 runs against India, terming it the cornerstone of Pakistan’s emphatic victory in the final.
She said that the comprehensive win over the traditional rivals by a large margin made the historic success even more memorable.
Sherry Rehman also said that the Under-19 team avenged their earlier defeat in the group stage in a remarkable and determined manner, demonstrating resilience and character.
She said that confidence, discipline and excellent teamwork displayed by the young players were key factors in Pakistan’s emergence as Asia’s champions.
Expressing hope for the future, Sherry Rehman said she expected the young cricketers to continue playing with the same passion and commitment and to keep bringing glory to the country in the years ahead.