PCB chief Naqvi hands cash prizes to Pakistan Shaheens after title-winning year
Naqvi welcomed the team on stage and lauded their collective efforts
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday handed out cash prize awards and tokens of appreciation to the Pakistan Shaheens players, management and support staff in recognition of their outstanding performances during the 2025 season.
Naqvi welcomed the team on stage and lauded their collective efforts, stating that the success achieved at the junior level reflects the strong foundation being built for Pakistan cricket’s future.
He distributed cash prizes not only to the players but also to the management and support staff, acknowledging their crucial role in the team’s achievements.
It is pertinent to mention that Pakistan, led by all-rounder Abbas Afridi, added another feather to their cap by winning the Hong Kong Super Sixes.
The Shaheens dropped just one match in the group stage—a rain-affected loss to India—before producing a dominant display in the final against Kuwait to lift the title for the first time.
In the inaugural ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament, Pakistan, under the leadership of Irfan Khan Niazi, remained unbeaten throughout the competition.
Their campaign included a thrilling group-stage victory over arch-rivals India. The final against Bangladesh turned into a tense low-scoring contest, which was decided via a Super Over after the match ended in a tie.
Pakistan chased down seven runs in just three deliveries to claim the trophy in dramatic fashion.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s under-19 team, captained by Farhan Yousaf, made history by clinching their maiden ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup title.
In a high-scoring final against India, the Green Shirts produced a dominant all-round performance, setting a massive total before bowling out their opponents for a modest score to secure a memorable victory.
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