By afiur
October 05, 2026
India beat Pakistan by 19 runs in the men’s cricket final, successfully defending their Asian Games title.
At 15 years, six months, Vaibhav became India’s youngest Asian Games gold medallist after featuring in the final.
The teenage opener impressed with a quick 38 off 21 balls against Sri Lanka in the semifinal before contributing 15 in the final.
Despite his talent, Sooryavanshi faces strong competition for an India XI spot. Gautam Gambhir has stressed that selection depends on team balance and performances.
1. India now look to build on their Asian Games momentum, while Sooryavanshi must continue developing and patiently wait for regular international opportunities. mykhel.com