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Indian Board Demands Answers from Team Management After Humiliating Final Loss to Pakistan
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is planning to review the performance of the Ayush Mhatre-led Under-19 team after their loss to Pakistan at the Asia Cup final. Additionally, Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s behavior after being dismissed by the pacer Raza has also raised concerns. The management condemned the gestures made during the match, and BCCI intends to conduct a performance audit.
Apex Council Calls for Performance Audit
BCCI is ready to review the Under-19 team's performance after their massive loss to Pakistan. This decision was made on Monday during an online Apex Council meeting. Members closely watched how the Under-19 squad played throughout the Asia Cup. India was not defeated until the final match; however, a 191-run defeat caused great worry within the cricket board.
BCCI now wants a formal explanation from the team management about the collapse. "The decision was taken at an online Apex Council meeting on Monday (22 December) evening, where members discussed the team's overall showing in the tournament and felt there was a need to seek explanations from the team management," reports stated. This audit will help identify and fill the gaps before the World Cup starts in January.
Concerns Over Player Conduct and Tactical Failures
BCCI is concerned about tactical errors and players’ behavior during the final. Several Indian players had heated arguments with Pakistan’s bowlers during the game. The board will soon talk to coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar and captain Ayush Mhatre about the issue.
Pakistan team mentor Sarfaraz Ahmed even criticized the Indian side. He was "accusing the opponents of not being very good in their behaviour." The board is reviewing Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, specifically as both players reacted poorly after they were out.
The toxic pressure to win may be replacing sportsmanship at the junior level. This trend could stop young players from having the calm mindset needed for international cricket. The board intends to fix these discipline issues as early as possible.