Prior to the team's departure for Saudi Arabia, the 29-year-old discussed a host of topics including India's chances at the Qualifying Tournament Games, NBA Academy India graduate Amaan Sandhu and more in an exclusive chat with NBA.com/India.
FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers: Vishesh Bhriguvanshi s buzzer-beater helps India edge Iraq and advance to qualifying tournament
With the 81-78 win, India becomes the first of the six third-placed squads to advance to the qualifying tournament, where they would battle for the final four spots at the FIBA Asia Cup 2021. https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/NBA Global CMS image storage/61/5c/yash d3efdl0wl3071m9kqfe15kn9r.jpg?t=704941838&w=500 By Yash Matange @yashmatange2694
url copied to clipboard
Captain Vishes Bhriguvanshi threw up a prayer from near halfcourt, and it was answered.
His buzzer-beating game-winning 3-pointer sealed a much-needed 81-78 win, one that confirmed India s qualification to the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifying Tournament for third-ranked teams courtesy of their 2-0 head-to-head record against Iraq.