Hasan Nawaz’s Innings Against India Deserved a Gold Medal: Shahid Afridi
Zeeshan Mehtab
Published October 04, 2026 | 11:21 AM
Former national captain Shahid Afridi praised Hasan Nawaz’s outstanding innings against India, describing it as an exceptional performance that deserved a gold medal in every respect. In a message on X, Shahid Afridi motivated the national team, encouraging them not to lose heart and highlighting the team's spirited competition.
He acknowledged that India played better cricket overall and secured victory, but Pakistan's players put up a strong fight, which he highly appreciated.
Former captain Mohammad Yousuf also extolled Hasan Nawaz’s performance, stating that he played brilliantly and maintained his consistent form in international cricket. In a statement on X, Mohammad Yousuf noted Pakistan's progress in various aspects of the game during their pursuit of victory.
It's worth noting that Hasan Nawaz showcased his aggression with a thrilling innings of 96 runs off 51 balls against India in the Asian Games final, smacking 7 sixes and 5 fours.
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- Pakistan
- India
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- Shahid Afridi
- Progress
- Gold
- Asia
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