'Satisfied with my runs': Pakistan batter opens up on Asian Games final loss to India
India beat Pakistan by 19 runs to win the men’s cricket gold medal at the Asian Games last week.
Pakistan cricketer Hasan Nawaz expressed his disappointment and hurt over his team's loss to India in the Asian Games final, attributing the defeat to small mistakes. The 96-run opener, who scored a crucial century against New Zealand earlier this year, admitted that facing India, the world's No. 1 side, was a challenge. Nawaz was satisfied with his performance but felt the team let the match slip away during the run chase.
He highlighted the fact that India had a bowler less than Pakistan at the final over, with just one over remaining. Despite this, Nawaz believes small errors in the chase cost them the title. He emphasized that Pakistani players always strive to give their best against India and that the team must learn from their mistakes to improve further.
Nawaz, who has worked on his game through grassroots cricket, also acknowledged that the challenging conditions in Asian Games matches help players adapt and become better overall.
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