DUBAI: Pakistan Under-19 captain Farhan Yousaf has set his sights on World Cup success after leading his side to victory over India in the Asia Cup 2025 final, underlining the team’s growing confidence on the international stage.

“Our next aim is simple,” Yousaf said in an interview with Geo News after the victory. “We want to be world champions.”

Yousaf said the team remained composed despite losing the toss, adding that being asked to bat first proved decisive on a pitch that favoured batting.

“We were disappointed to lose the toss, but once we were put in to bat, we were happy because the wicket looked good,” he said. “We stuck to the plan we had discussed and executed it well.”

Pakistan posted a formidable total of 347 runs, a score that allowed the captain to demand an aggressive approach from his bowlers.

“After we got that total, I told the bowlers to think as if they were defending 250 and to attack from the start,” he said. “They kept that mindset, took wickets and applied pressure.”

The final was played in front of a packed crowd that included both Pakistani and Indian supporters, adding to the intensity of the occasion.

“Playing such an important match with fans from both countries in the stadium made it even more enjoyable,” Yousaf said.

With the Asia Cup secured, Pakistan’s Under-19 side will next compete in a tri-nation series in Zimbabwe before turning their attention to the Under-19 World Cup.

Born in Kasur, Punjab, on December 15, 2006, Yousaf is a right-handed middle-order batter and one of Pakistan’s emerging leaders, now focused firmly on translating continental success into global silverware.

Liza Minnelli shared an emotional message after the deaths of actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner.

In her post, she spoke about grief, addiction and the lasting impact substance use can have on families.

The message came after the couple were found dead in their Los Angeles home on December 14.

Police later confirmed that Rob and Michele Reiner died from “multiple sharp force injuries.”

Their son, Nick Reiner, was arrested and charged with two counts of first degree murder. However, the news shocked the entertainment world and deeply affected many people who knew the couple.

Minnelli shared the message on Instagram along with a black and white photo of herself drinking and smoking.

She explained that the photo was not about her appearance but about starting a serious conversation around addiction and loss.

She also spoke about her upcoming memoir, Kids Wait Till You Hear This, which is set to be released in March 2026.

Minnelli said she wanted to be honest about addiction and recovery so others would feel less alone.

“Recovery is possible. You are not alone. Asking for help is strength not weakness,” she wrote.

Many fans responded with kind messages, as they thanked Minnelli for her honesty and for speaking openly during a time of sadness and reflection.