Saim Ayub Celebrates Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Wicket with Baby Gesture in Asian Games Final
During the 2026 Asian Games men's cricket final between India and Pakistan, Pakistan's Saim Ayub dismissed India's 15-year-old opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who had started strongly with consecutive sixes. After the wicket, Ayub celebrated with a 'rocking baby' gesture referencing Sooryavanshi's age. Sooryavanshi did not react, while his partner Abhishek Sharma responded with aggressive batting, scoring a rapid half-century. The celebration became a notable moment in the high-profile match held at Korogi Sports Park, Japan.
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