'Not going to be easy': Ishan Kishan ahead of India-Pakistan gold medal clash
Indian cricketer Ishan Kishan is focusing on the upcoming Asian Games gold medal match against Pakistan. Despite the high-stakes nature of the rivalry, Kishan emphasizes maintaining composure and playing in the moment.
Why it matters
The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is a major cultural and sporting event that draws significant international attention.
Ishan Kishan is not allowing the prospect of facing Pakistan in the Asian Games gold medal match to weigh on his mind, even as the India wicketkeeper-batter acknowledged the quality of the Sahibzada Farhan-led side.India booked their place in the final with a commanding 124-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second semi-final, keeping alive their hopes of defending the gold medal they won at the Hangzhou Games.Kishan was central to India's success, producing an unbeaten 80 on a difficult batting surface to help the Men in Blue post 169/7 in their 20 overs.
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