Srinagar, Oct. 3 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Mithun Manhas on Saturday hailed the Indian men's cricket team for winning the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games after defeating arch-rivals Pakistan, praising the side's performance and ability to handle high-pressure situations.

Team India made history, delivering a double gold in cricket. After the women's team, the men's team beat Pakistan in the gold medal clash by 19 runs at the ongoing Asian Games on Saturday, on the back of heroic efforts from Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma and Axar Patel.

Speaking to reporters after India's triumph, Manhas described the team as the best side of the tournament and said its performance in the high-pressure final was par...