Veteran sports journalist Mirza Iqbal Baig on Saturday credited Pakistan U19 bowling coach Junaid Khan on qualifying for the semi-finals of the U19 World Cup.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Baig said: "Congratulations to team Pakistan for reaching the semi-final of the U-19 World Cup after a sensational, tense match against Bangladesh."
Baig commended Ubaid Shah's bowling brilliance, who bagged five wickets to power his team to a thrilling victory, saying, "Now Pakistan will face Australia in the semi-final. Brilliant bowling by Ubaid Shah."
"Bowling coach Junaid Khan must be given the credit," he said.
– Ahmed Shehzad felicitates Pakistan on qualifying for U19 World Cup semi-final –
Ahmed Shehzad on Saturday felicitated the Pakistan U19 team on qualifying for the U19 World Cup semi-finals in Benoni.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Shehzad said: "Many congratulations to our young boys on qualifying for the #U19WorldCup semifinal."
He acknowledged Ubaid Shah's bowling brilliance, saying, "Excellent bowling by Ubaid Shah against Bangladesh once again."
Ahead of the high-octane clash against Australia in the semi-final, Shehzad said, "Best wishes for the crucial contest against Australia! Pakistan Zindabad"
Earlier today, Pakistan had scraped home a thriller against Bangladesh in a low-scoring match.
