Live Update: “It’s not about Pakistan, we wanted to bring glory” – Shivam Dube after India’s gold medal at the Asian Games. The Indian all-rounder reflects on the team’s 19-run win over Pakistan in the Asian Games final at Korogi Athletic Park, Nisshin, in January.
“It’s not about Pakistan, we wanted to bring glory” – Shivam Dube after India’s gold medal at the Asian Games (Source: AdFactors PR) The Indian men’s cricket team won the gold medal at the Asian Games by defeating Pakistan by 19 runs in the final on January 3, 2026 at Korogi Athletic Park, Nisshin. The victory marks India’s successful defense of its Asian Games cricket title after winning gold in Hangzhou in 2023. India scored 211 for 6 in their innings with Abhishek Sharma scoring 61 off 28 balls and Tilak Varma remaining unbeaten with 51 off 22 balls.
Shivam Dube contributed a total of 27 off 15 balls. Pakistan’s chase failed as they were restricted to 192 for 6 despite Hasan Nawaz scoring 96 off 51 balls. Dube hit the last ball to dismiss Hasan Nawaz, sealing India’s victory.
His ability to play under pressure in the final moments of the game highlighted his value to the Indian team in high-stakes encounters. “A great achievement as India won the gold medal. It’s not about Pakistan, we wanted to bring glory.
It was about bringing gold into the country. My runs were just a contribution, I don’t count my runs much. Everyone did well, Abhishek Sharma did something different, Jasprit Bumrah was good with the ball,” Dube was quoted as saying by NDTV Sports.
The gold medal came after the Indian women’s cricket team also won gold at the same Games, marking a historic double victory for Indian cricket at the Asian Games. The feat marked a milestone for Indian cricket on the continental stage as both the men’s and women’s teams won gold medals in the same edition of the Games. ICC President Jay Shah praised the Indian men’s T20 team after they won the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games and defeated Pakistan in the final at Karogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Saturday.
“Nagoya and Jan have proudly written a new chter in the history of cricket. “Congratulations to Team India on a campaign that deserves this moment and our sincere thanks to all the participating nations, to the Olympic Council of Asia and the organizers whose vision brought us here, and to the thousands of fans whose presence reminded us why cricket around the world is so special,” Shah wrote on X.
