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VVS Laxman Praises India's Adaptability and Shreyas Iyer After Asian Games Gold
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News18•06-10-2026, 13:00
VVS Laxman Praises India's Adaptability and Shreyas Iyer After Asian Games Gold
- •VVS Laxman lauded the Indian men's cricket team for successfully defending their Asian Games gold medal by defeating Pakistan by 19 runs in the final.
- •Laxman praised the squad's adaptability in overcoming challenging conditions, weather disruptions, and limited practice opportunities in Japan.
- •The head coach commended captain Shreyas Iyer as a player's captain with sharp tactical understanding and thorough preparation.
- •India posted 211/6 in the final thanks to Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma, while bowlers held their nerve to restrict Pakistan to 192/6.
- •Laxman highlighted India's strong bench strength and dominant performances across senior, India A, Under-19, and women's teams.
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India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the men's cricket final at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, successfully defending their gold medal after posting a total of 211/6 and restricting Pakistan to 192/6.
Head coach VVS Laxman noted that the team faced significant challenges related to adverse weather, travel difficulties, and limited practice opportunities in Japan, forcing them to conduct much of their preparation indoors.
VVS Laxman served as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team during the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, while Shreyas Iyer captained the side.
