'Satisfied with my runs': Pakistan batter opens up on Asian Games final loss to India
Pakistan cricketer Hasan Nawaz reflects on his team's loss to India in the Asian Games final, citing small mistakes as the cause. He expresses personal satisfaction with his performance despite the team's disappointment.
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Pakistan batter Hasan Nawaz said on Wednesday that he is still hurt by the team’s loss to India in the Asian Games gold medal match and believes “small mistakes” cost them the final in Japan.India beat Pakistan by 19 runs to win the men’s cricket gold medal at the Asian Games last week.“I am still disappointed and hurt at not being able to win the final. We made small mistakes and we paid the price for it,” Nawaz, who scored 96 in the title clash, told the media, as quoted by news agency PTI.Nawaz said facing India, the No. 1 side, was always going to be a challenge. He was pleased with his own performance but felt Pakistan let the match slip during the chase.“I am satisfied with my runs but losing the final was disappointing because I really believed we could win the game.
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