Devajit Saikia praises India as a superpower in white-ball cricket after Asian Games 2026 gold medal victories

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia commended India for its impressive success in white-ball cricket after the men's cricket team won gold by defeating Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games 2026 final. This victory allowed India to retain the gold medal, complementing the women’s team’s earlier gold medal win against Sri Lanka by 147 runs. Saikia highlighted India's deep talent pool and strong bench strength that have contributed to consistent outstanding performances across tournaments, including ongoing ODI series wins against the West Indies and the Asia Cup triumphs. The men’s gold was secured through standout performances by Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma, who set a challenging total that India’s bowlers successfully defended against Pakistan. Saikia credited both players and support staff for making the nation proud with these achievements.