“We had a very experienced team. That’s where the experience of experienced players comes in. India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by 19 runs to defend their men’s cricket gold at the continental showpiece on Saturday.
Wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson asserted India did not get the Asian Games gold ‘on a platter’, and said fielding experienced A-list players helped the team manage the pressures of a high-octane final against Pakistan. We knew how to manage our energy, how to keep ourselves motivated and focused even when practices were not happening and matches were not happening,” Samson said after the match.
Wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson said fielding experienced A-list players helped the team manage the pressures of a high-octane final against Pakistan.
“Bringing the ‘A’ team really helped, and that’s what happened against Pakistan in the final. I think it was a proper game for everyone,” he added. “Finally, we got to play a good match. Everyone got to see a good final. “We did not get the gold on a platter. We had to really work hard for it. Samson acknowledged that the team was conscious of the magnitude of the contest but insisted that the players did not allow the occasion to dictate their approach. “That is what happens before and after the game.
We scored 200 in the first innings and thought the second innings could be difficult for Pakistan, but the wicket was good and they also batted well.
That makes it all the more satisfying, and we are all happy,” he said. But once the game starts, we play according to the demands of the match conditions and match situations,” he said.
