Mohammad Rizwan supports youngsters after Afghanistan T20I defeat.

KARACHI -- Following Pakistan's defeat in the T20I series against Afghanistan in Sharjah on Sunday, wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan backed the national side's youngsters who have come under criticism.

The two teams will meet in the third and final T20I today at the same venue.

Afghanistan triumphed over Pakistan by seven wickets in the second T20I, sealing a historic series win.

Taking to Twitter, Rizwan asked young players to stay strong despite their loss.

"I strongly believe in these young superstars of Pakistan cricket. Stay strong. Let these losses fuel your inner fire. Keep working hard. Keep believing. You are champions. You will come back with a bang," Rizwan tweeted.

After winning the first two T20Is convincingly, Afghanistan won the series which was their first ever against Pakistan.

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