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Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium: Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousuf has backed the national side after their underwhelming campaign at the recently concluded 2025 Asia Cup, where they finished runners-up, and wished them luck for the upcoming home series against South Africa.

Notably, Pakistan suffered a five-wicket defeat to India in the tournament’s final as the Men in Blue emerged victorious for a record-extending ninth time. It was Pakistan’s third straight loss to India at the Asia Cup, with the Suryakumar Yadav-led side beating them in the group stage and the Super 4s.

Yousuf, who has previously served as the team's head coach, said that there was nothing to panic about, and all the team needed was a few months of focused and disciplined effort. He also wished the team luck for their forthcoming kulti-format home series against the Proteas.