U19 Asia Cup: Ishan Sood ruled out with back niggle as India bowl first in final

Al Amerat, Nov 14 (UNI) India were put in to bowl after losing the toss against Pakistan in the ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup final here on Saturday, with their campaign's leading bowler Ishan Sood also missing the title clash due to a back niggle. India captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani confirmed that Chigurupati Venkata had replaced Sood in the only change to the playing XI. Sood's absence is a significant blow for India, with the bowler having been their standout performer with the ball in the tournament. His unavailability puts additional responsibility on the remaining Indian bowling attack in the…