'Pakistan don't offer much competition anymore' — BCCI president Mithun Manhas

BCCI president Mithun Manhas said Pakistan no longer offer much competition after India's 19-run win over them in the Asian Games cricket final on October 3. He praised the Indian team's ability to handle pressure situations in the gold-medal match at Korakuen Stadium in Nisshin.

Manhas also noted that the Indian team was the best at the tournament and described their performance as commendable. He highlighted the contributions of Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma, saying the openers set the tone and the middle order finished the innings.

India posted 211 for six, with Abhishek Sharma scoring 61 off 28 balls and Tilak Varma unbeaten on 51 off 22. Pakistan replied with 192 for six, Hasan Nawaz making 96. The win marked India's seventh consecutive T20I victory over Pakistan since the 2024 T20 World Cup.