Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 3 (ANI): Indian males’s cricket workforce gamers celebrated their spectacular 19-run victory over arch-rivals Pakistan within the Asian Games 2026 ultimate in Japan on Saturday, as they efficiently defended their gold medal.
Abhishek Sharma set the tone with a blistering 61 off 28 balls, together with seven sixes, whereas Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 51 off 22 as India posted 211/6.
Pakistan mounted a robust problem by way of Hasan Nawaz, who smashed 96 off 51 balls, however India’s bowlers held their nerve to limit the opponents to 192/6. The victory additionally prolonged India’s dominance over Pakistan to 6 consecutive wins for the reason that 2024 T20 World Cup.
India head coach VVS Laxman congratulated the workforce on profitable the Asian Games gold, praising the gamers for his or her dedication, unity and resilience all through the marketing campaign. He thanked the squad for giving their all and described the triumph as a memorable achievement.
‘Congratulations, Team. Winning the Asian Games Gold is a really particular achievement. I’m extraordinarily pleased with the best way every one in every of you dedicated to the workforce, embraced each problem and stayed collectively all through the marketing campaign. Thank you for giving all the pieces for the workforce and for making this a memorable marketing campaign. Well completed, Champions,’ Laxman wrote in an X publish.
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India’s ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah celebrated India’s Asian Games gold medal triumph, thanking Japan and expressing pleasure in reaching the victory alongside a gifted workforce.
‘Bringing dwelling the Gold Thank you, Japan! What a win with this gifted workforce,’ Bumrah wrote in an Instagram publish.
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Abhishek Sharma additionally celebrated India’s Asian Games gold medal triumph, describing it as one other memorable achievement for the nation.
‘One extra for India,’ Abhishek Sharma wrote in an Instagram publish.
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Ishan Kishan celebrated India’s Asian Games gold medal triumph, capturing the workforce’s pleasure and pleasure together with his “golden state of mind” message.
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‘Golden mind-set,’ Kishan additionally wrote in an Instagram publish. (ANI)