Pakistan's Hasan Nawaz reflects on Asian Games final loss to India

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Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Pakistan's Hasan Nawaz reflects on Asian Games final loss to India
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Pakistan batter Hasan Nawaz expressed his disappointment following the team's 19-run loss to India in the men's cricket gold medal match at the Asian Games in Japan last week. Nawaz scored 96 runs but acknowledged that small mistakes during the chase were costly. He noted the challenge of facing the top-ranked Indian team and emphasized the need for Pakistan to learn from the experience. Despite the defeat, Nawaz appreciated his individual performance and highlighted his comeback after being sidelined for much of last year. He expressed confidence in Pakistan's ability to improve going forward.

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  • •Pakistan lost to India by 19 runs in the Asian Games final
  • •Hasan Nawaz scored 96 runs in the match
  • •Nawaz cited small mistakes as reasons for the loss
  • •He expressed personal satisfaction with his comeback performance
  • •Acknowledged the challenge of facing the No. 1 team
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India beat Pakistan by 19 runs to win the men’s cricket gold medal at the Asian Games last week.

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