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Young bowler Vipraj Nigam replaces injured Varun Chakravarti in India’s Asian Games 2026 squad
Varun Chakravarti withdrew from the Asian Games 2026 due to injury and has been replaced by bowler Vipraj Nigam in the BCCI‑selected Indian team.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that spinner Varun Chakravarti will miss the Asian Games 2026 after sustaining an injury that ruled him out of the tournament.
In his place, the board has named 22‑year‑old fast bowler Vipraj Nigam as a replacement in the Indian contingent.
The decision comes ahead of the Games scheduled to be held in Nagoya, Japan, and is aimed at preserving a balanced bowling attack for the team.
Chakravarti’s injury was confirmed by the team’s medical staff, and he will undergo further treatment, while Nigam, who has impressed in domestic circuits, joins the squad for the upcoming competition.
In his place, the board has named 22‑year‑old fast bowler Vipraj Nigam as a replacement in the Indian contingent.
The decision comes ahead of the Games scheduled to be held in Nagoya, Japan, and is aimed at preserving a balanced bowling attack for the team.
Chakravarti’s injury was confirmed by the team’s medical staff, and he will undergo further treatment, while Nigam, who has impressed in domestic circuits, joins the squad for the upcoming competition.