Overview
- Broadcast cameras captured the Indian pacer tying Huzaifa Ahsan’s shoelace during Pakistan U19’s chase, and the clip spread widely on social media.
- India U19 defeated Pakistan U19 by 90 runs after posting 240 and bowling out the chase for 150 in 41.2 overs.
- Aaron George top-scored for India with 85, supported by Kanishk Chouhan’s 46 and captain Ayush Mhatre’s 38.
- Deepesh Devendran led India’s bowling with 3 for 16, with Kanishk Chouhan adding 3 for 33, while Pakistan’s Mohammad Sayyam and Abdul Subhan took three wickets each.
- Huzaifa Ahsan made 70 for Pakistan, and the shoelace moment drew particular praise from Pakistani fans as outlets noted it contrasted with reported no-handshake instructions.