New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to closely review the Indian Under-19 team’s performance after their heavy 191-run defeat against Pakistan in the U19 Asia Cup final. The loss has raised concerns ahead of the upcoming ICC Under-19 World Cup scheduled for early 2026. BCCI Apex Council Decides on Review The decision was taken during an online Apex Council meeting held on Monday evening December 22. During the discussion members assessed India’s overall campaign in the tournament and agreed that a detailed review was necessary following the one-sided final. Management Coach and Captain Under Scanner As part of the review process the BCCI is expected to seek explanations from the team management. In addition to the routine report from the team manager the board is likely to hold direct discussions with head coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar and captain Ayush Mhatre which indicates a more serious evaluation than usual. Questions Over Conduct and On-Field Issues Reports have also emerged regarding player conduct during the final although it is still unclear whether this will officially be included in the review. Pakistan team mentor Sarfaraz Ahmed had made some strong remarks after the match adding to the post-final debate. Batting Collapse Raises Major Concerns A member of the Indian support staff admitted that batting failures played a decisive role in the loss. Chasing a massive target of 348 India were bowled out for just 156. Star batters Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi failed to make an impact as the top six wickets fell for only 50 runs. Story Highlights BCCI to review India’s U19 Asia Cup performance after 191-run loss to Pakistan Apex Council meeting held on December 22 to discuss the defeat Coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar and captain Ayush Mhatre may be questioned Batting collapse in the final emerged as a key concern ahead of U19 World Cup