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Saim Ayub's ‘baby cradle’ send-off for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi adds fresh edge to India vs Pakistan clash in Asian Games 2026 gold medal match

During the Asian Games 2026 cricket gold medal match, a high-stakes moment occurred when Pakistan's Saim Ayub dismissed India's fifteen-year-old opening batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. After Sooryavanshi attempted a reverse sweep that resulted in a faint edge caught by wicketkeeper Usman Khan, Ayub delivered a provocative baby cradle send-off gesture toward the departing teenager, though the Indian team did not react to the provocation.

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