Published 21:50 IST, February 7th 2020

Younis Khan wails at PCB after Pakistan's humiliating loss to India in U-19 WC semis

Younis Khan criticized PCB after Pakistan's 10-wicket loss at the hands of India in the ICC U-19 World Cup semi-final on Tuesday. India beat Pak by 10 wickets

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Younis Khan was critical of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after India handed Pakistan a humiliating 10-wicket loss in ICC U-19 World Cup semi-final on Tuesday. Pakistan struggled ir way to 172 after winning toss and electing to bat first. However, India made a cakewalk of run chase as y got past finish line in 36th over.

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Younis Khan lashes out at PCB

After Pakistan were sent packing back from tournament, Younis Khan lashed out at PCB by saying that Pakistan's cricketing infrastructure needs to be improved. He n said that PCB has absolutely clue about what needs to be done before mentioning that new generation should be provided safety and one needs to gain ir confidence as well.

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former batsman also said that Pakistan's humiliating defeat at hands of India was saddening. At same time, he lauded young guns of India by saying that Priyam Garg-led side played with maturity and confidence. former Pakistani skipper also added that young cricketers of his country need to be trained to be better-rounded rar than just working on ir skills and n highlighted that reason why Indian colts succeeded was because of ir confidence. Khan n added that ir youngsters should be given more chances to play abroad and matches that y play must also be televised. 

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Shoaib Akhtar backs Younis Khan

''What I liked about Indian team is that y looked very matured. But why are y matured? y are matured because ir coach is matured. Whom should one rope in order to coach an U-19 team? best coach. When Rahul Dravid (who  had coached India to ir record fourth U-19 title in 2018) is paid Rs.5 Crores n he will come forward. When you want to bring big people n you will have to reward m handsomely as well. 

Younis Khan had gone to ask for a job. He was offered job but y (PCB) bargained with him. What did y bargain? You take only Rs.13 lakh instead of 15 after which he backed out with disappointment. Is this how you treat your stars?'', wondered Shoaib Akhtar on his Youtube channel.

 

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21:50 IST, February 7th 2020