Afridi hails Pakistan's 3-0 win as Shaheens stun India A in Rising Stars

Pakistan sealed a 3-0 ODI series win over Sri Lanka, finishing the whitewash with a six-wicket victory in the final game. Sri Lanka posted 211, and Pakistan's bowling unit did the job, with Mohammad Wasim Jr. claiming three wickets and captain Shaheen Afridi adding one. Afridi spoke later of the team's confidence and the rotation policy that keeps 15 players ready for any challenge, highlighting Wasim Jr.'s comeback from injury and the value of the two bowlers who can change a match.

Meanwhile in Doha, the Pakistan Shaheens produced a striking performance by defeating India A in the Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament. Chasing 137, the Shaheens reached the target in 13.2 overs, with Maaz Sadaqat delivering a match-winning 79 not out off 47 balls. India A's middle order struggled as Shahid Aziz and Saad Masood shared wickets, while Vaibhav Suryavanshi's 45 off 28 and Naman Dhir's 35 off 20 were not enough to prevent an eight-wicket loss, leaving India A frustrated but encouraged by early positives.

Maaz Sadaqat's explosive innings crowned a week of success for Pakistan's young side, reinforcing the depth of talent across formats. Afridi’s leadership and the Shaheens' decisive win in Doha underline a broader Pakistan cricket revival, with veteran experience blending with rising stars to form a confident, rotating squad ready for bigger challenges ahead.

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