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Iyer: Asian Games Gold Reflects Team's Champion Mindset Despite Rain-Hit Prep
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News18•03-10-2026, 15:15
Iyer: Asian Games Gold Reflects Team's Champion Mindset Despite Rain-Hit Prep
- •India skipper Shreyas Iyer attributed the Asian Games gold medal to his team's champion mindset, highlighting their adaptability despite a disrupted, rain-affected build-up.
- •The team faced significant challenges, including rain impacting practice sessions for almost a week and a quarterfinal washout against Afghanistan.
- •Iyer praised the team for not complaining and adapting to the difficult conditions, calling it a sign of a "champion team."
- •India secured the gold by posting 211 for six and restricting Pakistan to 192 for six in the final, with Iyer emphasizing the collective contribution of all players.
- •Key performances included Abhishek's strong start, Tilak's finishing, Washington's bowling charge, Axar's consistency, and Bumrah's crucial contributions.
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India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the final to claim the gold medal, posting 211 for six before restricting their opponents to 192 for six.
The team's preparations were heavily disrupted by persistent rain in Japan, preventing them from practicing for nearly a week and resulting in a washed-out quarterfinal against Afghanistan.
Shreyas Iyer praised Abhishek for providing a strong start, Tilak for finishing the innings, and bowlers like Washington, Axar, and Bumrah for stepping up during the match.
