He also praised BCCI officials, coaches Amol Muzumdar and VVS Laxman, and captains Harmanpreet Kaur and Shreyas Iyer for their contributions to India’s successful 2026 campaign. My appreciation for @lonsaikia, @MithunManhas and other officials for their work behind the scenes, and to coaches @amolmuzumdar11, @VVSLaxman281, and captains @ImHarmanpreet, @ShreyasIyer15 along with their teams for the 2026 campaign,” Jay Shah wrote in an X post. International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah congratulated the BCCI and the Indian teams on securing their fourth Asian Games gold across two editions. “Congratulations to the entire @BCCI team on India’s fourth Gold across two editions of the Asian Games.
Pakistan mounted a strong challenge through Hasan Nawaz, who smashed 96 off 51 balls, but India’s bowlers held their nerve to restrict the opponents to 192/6. The victory also extended India’s dominance over Pakistan to six consecutive wins since the 2024 T20 World Cup.
securing a second successive Asian Games gold medal after explosive knocks from Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, followed by a dominant performance from the spinners, powered India to a massive 147-run victory over Sri Lanka in the title clash on Tuesday While the Indian women’s team also continued its sensational run at the continental level.
