19-year-old optimistic of Pakistan’s chances in 16-nation tournament 0SHARES Share Tweet Email WELL PLACED: Pakistan are placed in Group D with Afghanistan, Ireland and Sri Lanka, which gives them a good chance of making it to the quarter-finals. PHOTO COURTESY: ICC KARACHI : Pakistan U19 cricket team left for Australia to participate in the landmark event for the age group, which will start from January 13 in New Zealand. Pakistan are being led by captain Hassan Khan and he is optimistic the team is ready to put on a good show for cricket fans in the country. Before entering the business end of the competition, the team is scheduled to play three ODIs against Australia. After that, they will be vying against hosts New Zealand in two 50-over encounters. “We have been training for a while now and rectified the mistakes we made in the Asia Cup. I believe the team is fit and ready to perform well in the mega event,” Hasan told The Express Tribune. Pakistan national seniors team won the Champions Trophy in 2017 and Hassan believes the U19 team wants to gift the first big trophy to the nation when the new year starts. “The tournament is…