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Cricket Boards Raise Concerns Over Untried Asian Games Pitch and Small Hotel Rooms
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 09:18 AM
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India's cricket authorities have warned that the untested playing surface and cramped accommodation at the Asian Games could affect player safety and performance.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), together with several other Asian cricket boards, has formally highlighted issues surrounding the cricket venue slated for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
Officials pointed out that the pitch slated for use has not undergone any international‑level trial matches, raising doubts about its consistency and the risk of injuries to players.
In addition to the playing surface, the boards complained that the hotel rooms allocated to the teams are unusually compact, which could hamper athletes' rest and recovery during the tournament.
Asian Games organizers have responded that they will review the concerns and take corrective steps to meet the standards expected by participating nations, though a detailed action plan has yet to be released.
Cricket is set to return to the Asian Games after a twelve‑year hiatus, and the boards hope that any logistical shortfalls are resolved before the competition begins.
Officials pointed out that the pitch slated for use has not undergone any international‑level trial matches, raising doubts about its consistency and the risk of injuries to players.
In addition to the playing surface, the boards complained that the hotel rooms allocated to the teams are unusually compact, which could hamper athletes' rest and recovery during the tournament.
Asian Games organizers have responded that they will review the concerns and take corrective steps to meet the standards expected by participating nations, though a detailed action plan has yet to be released.
Cricket is set to return to the Asian Games after a twelve‑year hiatus, and the boards hope that any logistical shortfalls are resolved before the competition begins.