Patna, Oct. 4 -- Folk singer Malini Awasthi celebrated India's gold medal win in men's cricket at the Asian Games 2026, especially after the team defeated arch-rivals Pakistan in the final.

Speaking about India's victory, Awasthi called it a "day of celebration" and praised the entire team for its performance. She also congratulated Bihar cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who was part of India's gold-winning squad.

While speaking to media, Awasthi said, "India has won; it is a day of celebration, and the most delightful aspect is that the victory came after defeating Pakistan.

"Everyone played a role in this. I am currently standing on the soil of Patna, and Bihar's own Vaibhav is part of this team; his talent has contributed to this suc...