“We did not get the gold medal on a platter”: Sanju Samson
The Indian cricket team performed brilliantly in the Asian Games 2026 and succeeded in winning the gold medal in the men’s format as well. The Indian cricket team, under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, faced the Pakistani team in the final match of the men’s cricket in the Asian Games 2026, which they managed to win by 19 runs. In this match, the Indian batsmen gave a brilliant performance due to which a score of 211 runs was made. After winning the gold in this match, a big statement came from the star player of the Indian team, Sanju Samson, who clearly said that the team did not get the gold medal served on a platter.
Sanju Samson said in a statement, according to news agency PTI, “We had a very experienced team, and this is where the experience of experienced players comes in handy. We knew how to manage our energy. We didn’t get the gold medal on a platter. We worked hard for it, and so this victory is truly remarkable, and we are all very happy. Bringing our core team proved to be beneficial, and we saw its impact in the final match against Pakistan, which ended in a thrilling finish.”
Sri Lanka announces squad for Pakistan tri-series
Sri Lanka has dropped its former captain Charith Asalanka from the team for the upcoming ODI tri-series to be held in Pakistan. Apart from Pakistan and Sri Lanka, England is also included in this ODI tri-series. Asalanka, who has scored runs at an average of 40.55 in 88 ODI matches, had a very poor performance on the England tour. He could score only 1, 11 and 7 runs in three matches. Due to this poor performance, he has been dropped from the team.
Batsman Avishka Fernando and all-rounder Sahan Arachchige have returned to the Sri Lankan team. Both players have replaced Charith Asalanka and Wanindu Hasaranga, who suffered a hamstring injury during the tour of England and are currently out of the tour. The rest of the squad consists of the same players who played in the recent ODI series against England, a series Sri Lanka lost 2-1.
Sri Lanka squad for ODI tri-series: Kusal Mendis (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kamil Mishara, Pavan Rathnayake, Sahan Arachchige, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Sachindu Colombage, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga
Prithvi Shaw to lead Maharashtra in Ranji Trophy
Prithvi Shaw will captain Maharashtra in their opening match of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season. Maharashtra will face Services in their first Elite Group C match from October 11 to 14 at Palam A Stadium in Delhi. Shaw, who led India to the ICC U19 World Cup title in 2018, has been appointed Maharashtra captain in the absence of Ruturaj Gaikwad.
The right-handed batter, who has represented India in all three formats, left Mumbai ahead of the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season and joined Maharashtra. In his first season with Maharashtra, he played seven matches and scored 537 runs in 11 innings to finish as the team’s highest run-scorer.
Pakistan to appoint Shaun Tait as fast-bowling consultant
Former Australian pacer Shaun Tait is set to return to the Pakistan national team as a fast-bowling consultant. According to local reports, Tait will reach Pakistan early in the coming week and join the squad after meeting with officials at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Tait has previously served as Pakistan’s bowling coach from 2022 to 2023. He most recently worked with Bangladesh and stepped down over concerns about working full-time in a year-round role.
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