Indian batter Tilak Varma said winning the Asian Games gold medal gave him a special feeling after India defeated Pakistan in the cricket final. Varma said the victory was for the country and his parents. He also said that standing on the podium with the Indian tricolour created an emotion different from winning an ICC title.Key HighlightsTilak Varma celebrated India's Asian Games gold medal.India defeated Pakistan in the cricket final.Varma dedicated the victory to India and his parents.He said holding the tricolour on the podium was a special moment.Tilak Varma Talks About Asian Games GoldTilak Varma was part of India's gold-medal-winning campaign at the Asian Games 2026. After the final against Pakistan, he spoke about the emotion of winning the gold medal.The left-handed batter said the feeling was different from other major cricket victories. For him, the chance to represent India at the Asian Games and stand on the podium made the moment very special.“Getting an Asian Games gold medal is a different feeling entirely,” Tilak Varma said.He said the victory was not only about the team. It was also a proud moment for his family.Victory Against PakistanIndia faced arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asian Games cricket final. The match attracted major attention because of the history between the two teams.India produced a strong performance and won the final to take the gold medal. The victory also gave the Indian players a chance to celebrate on the podium with the national flag.For Varma, the sight of the Indian tricolour was one of the most memorable parts of the campaign.Why the Medal Feels SpecialVarma said an Asian Games medal carries a different emotion because players represent the country at a multi-sport event. The medal also becomes part of India's wider Asian Games campaign.The batter dedicated the achievement to his parents and the people of India. He said their support made the success more meaningful.The India vs Pakistan Asian Games final also added to the excitement around the victory. Both teams entered the match with high expectations, but India finished the campaign with the gold medal.A Proud Moment for Indian CricketIndia's gold in cricket added another memorable chapter to the country's Asian Games campaign. For players such as Tilak Varma, the experience was about more than runs or individual performances.The moment of standing on the podium, receiving the medal and holding the national flag gave the players a strong sense of pride.Varma's comments show how deeply the Asian Games gold medal affected him. He described it as an emotion that stands apart from even major ICC titles.Also Read : India Beat Pakistan in Asian Games Final to Retain Men’s Cricket Gold
