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Samson: India's Asian Games Gold Not "On A Platter," Experience Key to Victory
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News18•04-10-2026, 14:01
Samson: India's Asian Games Gold Not "On A Platter," Experience Key to Victory
- •Sanju Samson emphasized that India's Asian Games gold medal was not easily won, highlighting the team's hard work and experienced players.
- •India retained the men's cricket gold at the Asian Games by defeating arch-rivals Pakistan by 19 runs in Nagoya.
- •Samson credited the presence of experienced A-list players for helping the team manage pressure and maintain focus throughout the tournament.
- •The decision to field India's regular T20 contingent provided the necessary firepower and composure to handle the high-stakes final.
- •India posted a formidable 211/6 with fifties from Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma, then restricted Pakistan to 192/6 in a thrilling contest.
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India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by 19 runs to retain the men's cricket gold at the Asian Games. India posted a formidable 211/6 riding on fifties from Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma, while restricting Pakistan to 192/6 in the final.
Sanju Samson stated that India did not win the gold medal on a platter and had to work hard for it. He highlighted that the presence of an experienced A-list team and regular T20 contingent gave them the necessary firepower, composure, and energy management to handle the high-octane pressure against Pakistan.
India secured the men's cricket gold medal at the Asian Games in Nagoya on Saturday, October 3.
