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Sooryavanshi Touches Jay Shah’s Feet After India Wins Gold
India played Pakistan in the men’s cricket final at the 2026 Asian Games.
India scored 211 runs, and Pakistan scored 192.
India won by 19 runs and earned the gold medal.
After the match, ICC chairman Jay Shah congratulated the Indian players.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shook Shah’s hand and touched his feet.
The gesture is described as a traditional way to show respect to an elder.
Sooryavanshi had opened India’s innings and scored 15 runs from nine balls.
The ceremony took place in Aichi-Nagoya, with the match played in Nisshin.
India beat Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket final.
India scored 211/6 in 20 overs; Pakistan finished on 192/6.
India’s victory secured the men’s cricket gold medal and defended its title.
During the post-match celebrations, ICC chairman Jay Shah congratulated the Indian players.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shook Shah’s hand and touched his feet in a traditional gesture of respect.
- Who
- India and Pakistan’s men’s cricket teams; Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and ICC chairman Jay Shah.
- What
- India beat Pakistan by 19 runs to win gold; during the celebrations, Sooryavanshi touched Shah’s feet.
- Where
- The final was in Nisshin, Japan; the gold-medal celebrations were described as taking place in Aichi-Nagoya.
- When
- Saturday, October 3, 2026.
- Why
- Sooryavanshi’s gesture was described as a traditional sign of respect to an elder, made as Shah congratulated the players.
India
Pakistan
Final result
India
India scored 211/6 and won by 19 runs.
Pakistan
Pakistan scored 192/6, falling short of the 212-run target.
Key facts
- Event
- Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket final
- Result
- India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs
- India score
- 211/6 in 20 overs
- Pakistan score
- 192/6 in 20 overs
- India innings detail
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 15 from nine balls
- Ceremony moment
- Sooryavanshi shook hands with Jay Shah and touched his feet as Shah congratulated the squad
- Title defense
- India successfully defended its Asian Games men’s cricket gold
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