Shreyas Iyer's sportsmanship for Usman Khan [Source: X]Indian captain Shreyas Iyer unfortunately couldn't live up to the expectations in the Asian Games 2026 final. Coming at number four, Iyer managed 21 runs off 24 balls before being dismissed by Abrar Ahmed. However, the Indian skipper won hearts through a generous act of sportsmanship towards his Pakistani rival, Usman Khan. India vs Pakistan tense clash witnesses Iyer's goodwill gesture for UsmanThe incident occurred during the 12th over of India's innings after Iyer won the toss and elected to bat first in the Asian Games final at the Korogi Sports Park. With Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer steering the ship for India, Pakistan skipper Sahibzada Farhan brought Sufyan Moqim into the attack. The left-arm spinner bowled a full-length delivery that bounced awkwardly after beating Shreyas Iyer. As Usman Khan tried to collect it behind the stumps, the ball hit him on the lower part of his face. Also Read: Shreyas Iyer Ignores Sahibzada Farhan To Skip Handshake In India vs Pakistan Asian Games FinalShreyas Iyer picked the ball up and gave it back to Usman, who was accidentally struck on the same area once again. As a result, Iyer showed sportsman spirit and checked on the Pakistani cricketer, querying if he was alright after a couple of blows. crictalk @crictalk7 Oct 3, 2026, 11:09 AM Usman Khan, in response, assured Shreyas Iyer that he was alright before being attended by the Pakistan team's physio. The wholesome moment grabbed the attention of cricket fans amid a fiery contest, with Abhishek Sharma shattering multiple records with his blitzkrieg. Shreyas Iyer's Japan tour ends on a disappointing noteShreyas Iyer had a good start to India's tour of Japan 2026, playing a crucial role in his side's thrilling victory over the home team in the historic one-off T20I. However, he managed a sluggish run-a-ball 13 in India's Asian Games semifinal encounter against Sri Lanka, following it up with a 21-run knock at a modest strike rate of 87.5. Therefore, he finished the Asian Games competition with 34 runs in two innings at an average of 17 and a strike rate of 91.89. Up next, the Indian captain will be in action during the West Indies T20Is, set to kick off on October 6 at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Also Read: Bangladesh Get Massive Najmul Hossain Shanto Boost Before Afghanistan Test
