India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan Uneasy Over Asian Games Cricket Facilities, Says Report
The cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games is facing concerns over the facilities available to teams, as per reports from Cricbuzz . Accommodation and the match venue are among the key issues ahead of the tournament being held in Japan. The concerns were reportedly discussed at a recent Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting in Bangkok. The leading cricket nations are understood to be…
Concerns over the facilities for the cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games have been raised by several leading cricket nations, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. The concerns were discussed at a recent Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting in Bangkok.
The issues revolve around the accommodation and the cricket venue itself, which are seen as unsuitable for international players and support staff. Japan has arranged three accommodation options for the teams - city stays with travel by bullet train, living on ships near the venue, or using tent accommodations. However, the suitability of these options for the top cricket teams is being questioned.
The cricket venue in Nisshin City, where the matches will be played, is considered a makeshift facility. It lacks conventional permanent dressing room facilities, despite being developed specifically for the Asian Games. The BCCI has not yet decided to send a B team instead of their full squad to the Games.
The Indian team, led by Shreyas Iyer and Harmanpreet Kaur, and the women's team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur with Pratika Rawal as the replacement for injured Jemimah Rodrigues, are among those who have expressed dissatisfaction with the arrangements. The Asian Games cricket tournament is scheduled to begin on September 17, with the men's gold-medal match on October 3.
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