Team India Star Abhishek Sharma's Father Reacts To Historic Gold Against Pakistan At Asian Games 2026

Amritsar, Punjab witnessed the nation's jubilation as Team India clinched a historic gold medal in the men's T20 final at the Asian Games 2026, defeating Pakistan by a narrow margin of 19 runs. Amursa's father, Rajkumar Sharma, father of Indian opener Abhishek Sharma, played a pivotal role in the team's triumph. Abhishek Sharma's explosive performance was the cornerstone of India's victory.

He posted a blistering 61 runs off just 28 balls, including six fours and five sixes. His rapidfire innings provided the much-needed momentum to the Indian team in the final against Pakistan, setting the stage for their historic win.

Rajkumar Sharma expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Team India, stating, "I congratulate Team India on winning the gold medal today. This was the first time our cricket team participated in the Asian Games, and the BCCI sent a very good team with very talented players. Everyone performed well and won today’s match against Pakistan..."

He also spoke about India's upcoming ODI series against the West Indies, expressing optimism about their chances in the series. The entire team will be reaching Amritsar on the 5th, and the match against West Indies is scheduled for the 6th. Rajkumar Sharma hopes that India would continue its winning streak in the series, showing confidence in the team's abilities.