Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan Celebrate India's Historic Gold Over Pakistan at Asian Games 2026

Indian cricketers Tilak Varma and Ishan Kishan celebrated India's victory over Pakistan in the men's T20 cricket final at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan on Saturday. India won by 19 runs to claim the gold medal.

Tilak Varma described the experience as a "surreal feeling" and expressed pride at adding another gold to India's tally. He spoke of the unique experience of holding the national flag and receiving the gold medal, calling it an indescribable feeling. Varma noted this was his second time winning a medal at the Asian Games.

Ishan Kishan emphasised that the victory belonged to the entire country and was achieved with the blessings and support of people across India, beyond just the players on the field.