Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 61 off 28 balls powered India to its first-ever Asian Games gold in cricket. His father, Rajkumar Sharma, celebrated the historic win and hopes for more success in the upcoming West Indies series.
Abhishek Sharma’s 61 off 28 balls — six fours, five sixes, was the spark in India’s 211/6 against Pakistan at the Asian Games 2026 men’s T20 final. The win wasn’t just a gold medal. It was history. First time India’s cricket team competed in the Games.
First time they won. And first time Abhishek Sharma, the opener from Punjab, lit up the field with a performance that felt like a statement. His father, Rajkumar Sharma, stood in Amritsar on Thursday morning, phone in hand, watching the final unfold. He didn’t just celebrate.
He called it ‘a dream come true’. Not for himself. For his son. For the nation.
'This was the first time our cricket team participated in the Asian Games,' he told IANS, voice thick with pride. 'The BCCI sent a very good team with very talented players. Everyone performed well.' The Indian bowlers did their part too. Pakistan fell short at 192/6.
A 19-run margin. Clean. Confident. The kind of win that doesn’t just close a tournament, it opens one.
Now, the focus shifts to the West Indies. The ODI series starts October 6. The team arrives in India on the 5th. Rajkumar’s hope?
Another victory. ‘I hope we win that series as well,’ he said. No pressure. Just belief.
And a father who knows what it means when his son steps into the light. The next innings begins soon.
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