Asian Games 2026, IND vs PAK: Saim Ayub gives ‘rocking baby’ send-off to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in cricket gold medal match

India's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in action. | Photo Credit: PTI

Pakistan off-spinner Saim Ayub on Saturday celebrated the wicket of in-form Vaibhav Sooryavanshi by mimicking a rocking baby during the Asian Games gold medal match at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin.

Vaibhav opened the innings in customary fashion, carting Saad Masood, who was brought in for this game for two sixes in the second over.

However, in his efforts to mete out the same treatment to Ayub, the 15-year-old tried going for the reverse sweep but failed miserably as an under-edge carried to wicketkeeper Usman Khan.

At one point, it did seem Usman would let the ball slip through his gloves, but after a few fumbles, the 31-year-old ended up taking the catch.

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Published on Oct 03, 2026

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