Pakistan achieved a thumping victory against India in the Under-19 Asia Cup, defeating them by a commanding margin of 190 runs. This triumph, coupled with the earlier success in the Emerging Asia Cup, where First Class teams compete, sends a clear message. While the senior national side may have stumbled at the final hurdle in the Asia Cup, the depth of talent within Pakistan cricket remains vast, resilient and forward-looking, particularly when viewed in comparison with India.

India, awash with resources, operates within an ecosystem shaped by the immense financial power of the BCCI and the ICC. Heavy investment in domestic cricket has........

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