Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a cash reward of ten million rupees each for the players of Pakistan’s victorious Under-19 Asia Cup cricket team.
He also hosted a luncheon in honour of the young players in Islamabad today.
In addition, the Prime Minister announced a cash prize of 2.5 million rupees for each member of the team’s management.
He said the team, through its outstanding performance, has won the hearts of the entire nation.
The Prime Minister also commended the team management, Captain Farhan Yousaf, as well as Sameer Minhas, Ali Raza and all members of the contingent for bringing laurels to the country.
Pakistan won the Under-19 Asia Cup beating India in final by 191 runs at Dubai on Sunday.
Batting first, Pakistan scored 347 runs for the loss of eight wickets in stipulated fifty overs.
Chasing the target of 348 runs, India were all out at 156 runs in 26.1 overs.
Pakistan have won the Under-19 Asia Cup for the second time.
For Pakistan, Sameer Minhas scored 172 runs and Ahmed Hussain 56 runs while Ali Raza took four wickets.
Sameer Minhas was declared Player of the Match and Series.
President Asia Cricket Council Mohsin Navi handed over trophies and prizes to winning team and runner up.
