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India Could Claim Asian Games Men's Cricket Gold Without Bowling a Ball
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🗓 29 Sep 2026, 05:46 AM
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Reports suggest that India could be awarded the men's cricket gold medal at the Asian Games if the opposing team fails to take the field, resulting in a walkover victory. This scenario would mean India wins without a single ball being bowled.
The Asian Games men's cricket competition includes India as a participating nation. According to the tournament's regulations, a team can be declared the winner by walkover if its opponent is unable to field a side or is disqualified before the match begins.
In such a case, the victorious team is awarded the gold medal without any play taking place, meaning no ball would be bowled, batted or fielded. This provision exists to ensure the event proceeds even when unforeseen circumstances prevent a contest.
As of now, no official announcement has confirmed such a scenario for India, but the rule remains in effect. The Indian squad remains prepared to compete should the match proceed as scheduled.
In such a case, the victorious team is awarded the gold medal without any play taking place, meaning no ball would be bowled, batted or fielded. This provision exists to ensure the event proceeds even when unforeseen circumstances prevent a contest.
As of now, no official announcement has confirmed such a scenario for India, but the rule remains in effect. The Indian squad remains prepared to compete should the match proceed as scheduled.