Ishan Kishan warns India against taking Pakistan lightly in Gold Medal clash at Asian Games 2026

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has warned his team against underestimating Sahibzada Farhan-led Pakistan ahead of their Asian Games 2026 gold medal clash on October 3 in Nisshin. Kishan highlighted Pakistan's spin attack and challenging pitch conditions as key threats following India's dominant 124-run semifinal victory over Sri Lanka on October 1.

Kishan led India to the final with an unbeaten 80, helping post 169/7 before Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, and Abhishek Sharma took two wickets each to dismiss Sri Lanka for 45. Kishan noted the extra motivation and unique pressure of playing for a gold medal on the international stage.