New Delhi, Oct. 3 -- Former cricketer and member of India's 1983 ODI World Cup-winning team, Madan Lal, hailed the Indian men's Asian Games 2026 gold medal triumph over Pakistan as a significant achievement for Indian cricket.

He highlighted the importance of cricket's inclusion in the Olympics, saying the global platform would further enhance the team's profile and provide greater exposure.

Madan Lal also praised the squad's experience and urged the players to maintain their current approach and continue performing at the highest level.

"Cricket was included for the first time, and our team is certainly stronger than Pakistan's. It seemed likely we would win, though in T20 cricket, you never know who might come out on top. But it was ...