India, Dec. 22 -- Pakistan under-19 team mentor Sarfaraz Ahmed broke his silence after a video featuring his voice surfaced on social media, alleging that the Indian U19 side showed disrespect during the Asia Cup final on Sunday. Sarfaraz accused the Ayush Mhatre-led team of displaying "unethical" behaviour during the one-sided contest in Dubai, claiming it reflected a lack of sportsmanship.

India, eight-time U19 Asia Cup champions, were comprehensively outplayed in the final at the ICC Academy Ground. Sameer Minhas' blistering 172 off 113 balls powered Pakistan to a formidable total of 347 for eight. In reply, India began on an aggressive note but soon lost their way against the extra pace and movement of the Pakistan fast bowlers, even...