{
  "id": 20100761,
  "title": "Sachin Tendulkar hails India's Asia Cup win over Pakistan, Ganguly says 'Veeru must be proud'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/sachin-tendulkar-hails-indias-asia-cup-win-over-pakistan-ganguly-says",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T01:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/sachin-tendulkar-hails-indias-asia-cup-win-over-pakistan-ganguly-says-veeru-must-be-proud-1.500747710"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India's Under-19 cricket team secured a thrilling win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup final, clinching their ninth title in the competition. The match, held in Oman, saw India chase down a target of 338 runs, ultimately winning by a single wicket off the final delivery. Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly took to social media to praise the young cricketers, particularly Aaryavir Sehwag, who was the tournament's leading run scorer with 361 runs at an impressive average of 90.25.\n\nSachin Tendulkar, another cricket legend, also expressed his admiration for India's team spirit, emphasizing that every player's contribution mattered in a team game. The victory was especially significant for Virender Sehwag, as his son Aaryavir played a crucial role in India's success. Aaryavir finished as the tournament's leading run scorer and delivered a standout performance in the final, scoring 58 off 61 balls and contributing to a 95-run partnership with captain Lakshya Raichandani.\n\nSehwag celebrated his son's achievement, acknowledging the team's character and their ability to bounce back from a seemingly hopeless position to secure the win. The 250-run chase by India, powered by standout performances from Chauhan and Ulva, ensured that the young cricketers were crowned champions, making the occasion even more memorable for Sehwag.",
  "summary": "Indian cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Virender Sehwag were full of praise for India's young cricketers after their extraordinary victory over Pakistan in the Under 19 Asia Cup final in Oman on Saturday. But it was Ganguly's special mention of Sehwag's son Aaryavir that added a personal touch to the celebrations. India pulled off a remarkable chase of 338, winning by one…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "U.S. must respect India’s right to defend itself, maintain zero tolerance towards terrorism: Blinken",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/u-s-must-respect-indias-right-to-defend-itself-maintain-zero",
        "published": "2026-11-15T01:38:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}