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Laxman Praises Iyer After India Retain Asian Games Gold
India won the men’s cricket final at the Asian Games and kept its gold medal.
India scored 211 runs, helped by strong batting from Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma.
Pakistan scored 192 runs in reply.
Hasan Nawaz made 96, but Shivam Dube got him out on the final ball.
India’s coach, VVS Laxman, praised captain Shreyas Iyer.
He said Iyer prepares carefully and helps his teammates feel comfortable.
Laxman also said the team adjusted well despite rain, travel and limited practice.
He credited the organisers and India’s player-development programmes for helping the campaign.
India beat Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games men’s cricket final to retain gold.
Abhishek Sharma scored 61 from 28 balls and Tilak Varma made an unbeaten 51 from 22 as India posted 211/6.
Pakistan finished on 192/6 after Hasan Nawaz scored 96 from 51 balls; Shivam Dube dismissed him on the final ball.
Head coach VVS Laxman praised captain Shreyas Iyer’s preparation, tactical awareness and ability to support his players.
Laxman also credited the team’s adaptability, player-development pathways and organisers’ efforts amid difficult weather.
- Who
- India’s men’s cricket team, captained by Shreyas Iyer, and Pakistan’s team.
- What
- India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs to retain the Asian Games men’s cricket gold; VVS Laxman praised Iyer’s captaincy and the team’s performance.
- Where
- The final was played at Korogi Sports Park in Japan.
- When
- Saturday; the article identifies the tournament as the Asian Games 2026.
- Why
- India won after posting 211/6 and restricting Pakistan to 192/6; Laxman attributed the campaign’s success in part to the team’s preparation and adaptability.
Key facts
- Final result
- India beat Pakistan by 19 runs.
- India’s score
- 211/6.
- Pakistan’s score
- 192/6.
- Abhishek Sharma
- 61 runs from 28 balls.
- Tilak Varma
- Unbeaten 51 from 22 balls.
- Hasan Nawaz
- 96 runs from 51 balls.
- Decisive wicket
- Shivam Dube dismissed Nawaz on the final ball.
- India’s achievement
- Retained the Asian Games men’s cricket gold medal.
Quotes
VVS Laxman
India’s head coach for the Asian Games
“I’m sure that he’ll have a very successful career as a captain. He’s a fabulous leader of players, tactically very, very smart, and very sharp. He understands the strengths of each and every player of his team, and he knows to get the best out of them.”
thehansindia.com
“Right from the time we came to Japan, we were challenged by weather, travel, lack of good practice sessions and preparation. But not even once I felt that the team, all the players in the squad were not eager to get ready for the big matches.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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