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Fareed Malik reflects on Afghanistan's silver finish at the Asian Games after a rain-affected final against India and shares his experience of playing in China.

India's players pose with their gold medals in the men's cricket award ceremony during the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, in China's eastern Zhejiang province on October 7, 2023.

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'Asian Games Gold should have been shared...': Afghan pacer Fareed Malik, travelling with squad for ODI World Cup, makes controversial statement

The Indian men's cricket team clinched the gold medal at the Asian Games 2023 when their final against Afghanistan was disrupted by rain. Read on to see how this happened!

India's mens cricket team after winning gold at the Asian Games.

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Asian Games 2023: India win gold in men's cricket despite not batting; here is how that happened!

The highlight of the match was Rakibul Hasan's boundary off the very last delivery, which took Bangladesh to a total of 65 runs in a condensed five-over game.&nbsp;

Bangladesh players celebrate after winning bronze medal match against Pakistan.

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Asian Games 2023: Bangladesh men's cricket team clinches Bronze after thrilling last-ball win over Pakistan

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"Intent and aggression are the keys in T20 Cricket," says Tilak Varma after SF win in Asian Games

In an unexpected twist Afghanistan's cricket team shocked Pakistan in the Asian Games semi-final clash to set up an epic gold medal tie against India.

Afghanistan's Gulbadin Naib celebrates after Afghanistan won by 4 wickets during the 2022 Asian Games men's second semi-final cricket match between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Hangzhou in China's eastern Zhejiang province on October 6, 2023.

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No IND vs PAK in Asian Games, Afghanistan shock Pakistan to set up gold medal clash against India

Helping India chase down a modest target of 97, Tilak Varma showcased his prowess, ensuring a resounding nine-wicket victory for the team, which took them a step closer to the gold-medal match.

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Watch: Tilak Varma lifts jersey and flaunts tattoo after scoring half-century, dedicates celebration to his mother and best friend 'Sammy'

Left-handed explosive batter Tilak Varma scored an unbeaten 55 runs off 26 balls with the help of two fours and six sixes against Bangladesh.

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Asian Games 2023: Ruturaj-Tilak duo combine for 9 sixes and 6 fours while chasing 97-run target as India storm into final

In an edge-of-the-seat quarter-final at the Asian Games 2023, Bangladesh narrowly defeats Malaysia in men's cricket. They now face India, who rode on Yashasvi Jaiswal's century to beat Nepal.

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Asian Games 2023: Bangladesh clinches thrilling win over Malaysia; sets semi-final clash with India

Relive the highlights of the Asian Games 2023 match where Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh shone for India. Gaikwad shares insights on the team's performance.

'Not used to playing in such conditions': Ruturaj Gaikwad lauds Rinku, bowling unit after win over Nepal in Asian Cup 

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'Not used to playing in such conditions': Ruturaj Gaikwad lauds Rinku, bowling unit after win over Nepal in Asian Games

Relive the thrilling Asian Games 2023 cricket encounter as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rinku Singh lead India to victory against Nepal. Dive into match highlights, Sai Kishore's emotional debut, and more

Indian batter Rinku Singh (Image Credit: Sony Liv)

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Finisher Rinku Singh resurfaces in T20Is after smashing Nepal bowler for 6,6,4,1,6 in final over of Asian Games Quarterfinals; Watch video

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England opted to bat against India in third Test. 

England scored 251 runs against India on Day 1 of third Test. 

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Shubman Gill of India appeals for the wicket of Ollie Pope of England during Day One of the 3rd Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Lord's Cricket Ground

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India's vice-captain Rishabh Pant was injured during the third Test match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 at iconic Lord's Stadium in London. 

Rishabh Pant scored 342 runs in two Tests against England. 

Rishabh Pant got an injury during third Test against England. 

India's Rishabh Pant leaves the field after injuring his finger during day one of the Third Rothesay Men's Test at Lord's, London

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India vice-captain Rishabh Pant has scored 342 runs in two Test matches of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 in England. 

 Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant of India receives treatment to his hand during day one of the 3rd Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Lord's Cricket Ground on July 10, 2025 in London

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