Former cricketer Bazid Khan on Saturday deemed fast bowler Ubaid Shah "tough character" for powering the Pakistan team to the U19 World Cup semi-final.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the renowned commentator lavished his praise on Shah, saying, "Bowled through pain, came back after dropping a catch, and got the most important wicket.".

He acknowledged the fringe player, saying, "He [Ubaid Shah] is definitely one to watch."

What a nerve racking game. Ubaid is such a tough character. Bowled through pain, came back after dropping a catch and got the most important wicket. Definitely one to watch https://t.co/IXblDltFQs
— Bazid Khan (@bazidkhan81) February 3, 2024

Khan declared the match against Bangladesh as a nerve-racking contest.

– Ahmed Shehzad felicitates Pakistan on qualifying for U19 World Cup semi-final –

Separately, Ahmed Shehzad 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.