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Ex-Pakistan star calls out Saim Ayub for giving ‘unfortunate’ send-off to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: ‘Focus on your performance’

During the Asian Games men's cricket final, India secured a 19-run victory over Pakistan to defend their title, posting a total of 211/6 thanks to key knocks from Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Shivam Dube. Despite a strong chase led by Hasan Nawaz's 96 and contributions from Saim Ayub, Pakistan fell short in the closing overs.

The match featured a notable flashpoint when Ayub dismissed 15-year-old Indian batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the third over and celebrated with a baby cradle gesture. This provocative send-off drew public criticism from former player Kamran Akmal, who argued on a YouTube show that Ayub should prioritize his on-field performance rather than social media spectacles.

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