Asian Games 2026

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Pakistan revise men's squad for Asian Games after pacer Salman Mirza suffers thumb injury

Pakistan has adjusted its roster for the upcoming continental multi-sport event after fast bowler Salman Mirza sustained a fracture in his left thumb. The pacer is undergoing recovery and expects to…

Sep 21

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Quimcy, who represented India in teqball at Asian Games, drew inspiration from Ronaldinho | She was also state-level 1,500m & 3,000m runner | Inshorts

Quimcy made a notable appearance for the nation in teqball competition at the Asian Games, drawing motivation from football star Ronaldinho. Beyond her international representation in that sport, she…

Sep 20

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Shafali dazzles with 49-ball 100*, India march into Asian Games final

Shafali Verma delivered an explosive performance with an unbeaten century off just forty-nine deliveries, carrying India comfortably through the semi-finals. The dominant display culminated in a…

Sep 20

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IND-W vs BAN-W Live Score: Harmanpreet Kaur's team aims to brush aside Bangladesh in Asian Games semis

Harmanpreet Kaur leads her Indian squad into a crucial Asian Games semi-final clash against Bangladesh at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. India secured their spot in the final four following a…

Sep 20

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Kit manufacturer rubbishes reports of clothing issue for India men’s cricket team ahead of Asian Games

The official kit manufacturer has strongly denied recent allegations regarding uniform sizing problems for the Indian men's cricket team prior to their departure for the Asian Games. According to the…

Sep 20

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'Get used to the conditions': Shreyas Iyer identifies India's biggest hurdle before Asian Games gold medal bid | Cricket

Indian batter Shreyas Iyer has pointed out that adapting quickly to the local environment stands as the primary obstacle for the national cricket team as they target a gold medal at the Asian…

Sep 19

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'Get used to the conditions': Shreyas Iyer identifies India's biggest hurdle before Asian Games gold medal bid

Ahead of the 2026 Asian Games running from September 20 in Aichi-Nagoya, Indian skipper Shreyas Iyer pointed out that adapting to unfamiliar local pitches will be the primary objective for his squad.…

Sep 19

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630 wickets, just 2 Tests and years in Kumble-Bhajji’s shadow: The spinner who found redemption with Asian Games gold

Despite amassing 630 wickets and over 6,100 runs across 188 first-class appearances spanning 18 seasons, leg-spinning all-rounder Sairaj Bahutule earned merely two Test caps and eight ODI appearances…

Sep 19

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630 wickets, just 2 Tests and years in Kumble-Bhajji’s shadow: The spinner who found redemption with Asian Games gold

Long before transitioning to coaching, Sairaj Bahutule endured one of cricket's most grueling experiences in February 1988 at Mumbai's Azad Maidan, bowling for St. Xavier's High School while…

Sep 19

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Pakistan face familiar Sri Lanka in Asian Games semi-final

Pakistan and Sri Lanka prepare for their Asian Games semi-final matchup with a completely balanced history in men's Twenty20 Internationals. Across 25 total encounters in the format, neither side…

Sep 19

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Harmanpreet Kaur’s bunch looks to make another Asian Games final with a win over Bangladesh

Reigning champions India are set to face Bangladesh in the women's cricket semifinals at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Nisshin, targeting a spot in the final to guarantee another gold-medal…

Sep 19

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Harmanpreet Kaur’s bunch looks to make another Asian Games final with a win over Bangladesh

Reigning champions India are set to face Bangladesh in the women's cricket semifinals at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Nisshin on Sunday, aiming to secure at least a silver medal and continue…

Sep 19

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Pakistan face familiar Sri Lanka in Asian Games semi-final

Pakistan and Sri Lanka are set to square off in the semi-finals of the Asian Games, bringing together two sides with a remarkably balanced history in the shortest format of the game. Across their 25…

Sep 19

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IOA acknowledges clothing issue as Indian men's cricketers face setback ahead of departure for Asian Games: Report

Ahead of their journey to Aichi-Nagoya on Sunday morning, the Indian men's cricket squad captained by Shreyas Iyer encountered uniform fitting setbacks. The issues stemmed from exchanges between the…

Sep 19

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IOA acknowledges clothing issue as Indian men's cricketers face setback ahead of departure for Asian Games: Report

Ahead of their scheduled Sunday departure for the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, the Indian men's cricket squad, captained by Shreyas Iyer, encountered logistical hurdles involving their uniforms and…

Sep 19

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At 13, Quimcy Dsouza was a middle-distance runner before football took over; 11 years later, Ronaldinho-inspired Teqball has put her one win from Asian Games history

Quimcy Dsouza began her athletic journey at age 13 competing as a middle-distance track athlete, but she eventually transitioned to playing football. More than a decade later, following an…

Sep 19

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Shree Charani’s 4/10 sets the tone and Shafali Verma does the rest as India thump Japan to reach Asian Games semis

India's women's cricket team secured an eight-wicket victory over tournament hosts Japan on Friday to advance to the semifinals of the 2026 Asian Games in Nisshin. After winning the toss and electing…

Sep 18

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Shree Charani’s 4/10 sets the tone and Shafali Verma does the rest as India thump Japan to reach Asian Games semis

India stormed into the semifinals of the 2026 Asian Games on Friday after securing a comprehensive eight-wicket quarterfinal triumph over tournament hosts Japan in Nisshin. Electing to field upon…

Sep 18

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India vs Japan Asian Games Women LIVE: Harmanpreet wins the toss and decides to bowl

India began their women's cricket title defense at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games by electing to field against tournament hosts Japan in their quarterfinal clash at Nisshin, a venue featuring…

Sep 18

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India vs Japan Asian Games Women Highlights: Shafali blitzkrieg takes India to thumping 8-wicket win; Bangladesh next

India's women's cricket team secured an eight-wicket victory against tournament hosts Japan in their Asian Games quarterfinal fixture in Nisshin. After electing to field first, the Indian bowling…

Sep 18

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India vs Japan Asian Games Women Highlights: Shafali blitzkrieg takes India to thumping 8-wicket win; Bangladesh next

India's women's cricket team secured an eight-wicket victory over hosts Japan in their Asian Games quarterfinal at Nisshin, completing a 58-run chase in merely five overs. Shafali Verma guided the…

Sep 18

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India vs Japan Asian Games Women LIVE: Shafali Verma blitzkrieg takes India to a thumping 8-wicket win

India's women's cricket team secured an eight-wicket victory over hosts Japan in the quarterfinals of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Nisshin. Fielding first, India dismissed Japan for 57 runs across…

Sep 18

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India vs Japan Asian Games Women LIVE: Charani strikes four as Japan bowled out for 57

India's bowling attack dominated host nation Japan in their women's cricket quarterfinal at the Asian Games in Nisshin. After electing to field first, the defending champions dismissed Japan for just…

Sep 18

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India vs Japan Asian Games Women LIVE: Deepti among the wickets after double blow from Charani

India's bowling attack dominated host nation Japan in their Asian Games quarterfinal at Nisshin, bundling out the opposition for a meager 57 runs in 19.5 overs after opting to field first. Shree…

Sep 18

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India vs Japan Asian Games Women LIVE: Shree Charani strikes after powerplay rattle Japan

Reigning champions India chose to field first against hosts Japan in their Asian Games quarterfinal clash at Nisshin, aiming to secure a semifinal matchup with Bangladesh. Fresh off an undefeated…

Sep 18

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India vs Japan Asian Games Women LIVE: Kranti Gaud opens the proceedings for India

Reigning Asian Games gold medalists India launched their quarterfinal clash at the Aichi-Nagoya tournament against hosts Japan in Nisshin by choosing to field first. The squad led by Harmanpreet Kaur…

Sep 18

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India vs Japan Asian Games Women LIVE: Harmanpreet Kaur wins the toss and decides to bowl at Nisshin

Reigning champions India began their Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games campaign against host nation Japan in a quarterfinal fixture at Nisshin. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the coin toss and opted to field,…

Sep 18

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India vs Japan Asian Games Women LIVE: Harmanpreet Kaur's bunch looks for a strong start

India's women's cricket team launched their Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games title defense with a quarterfinal showdown against tournament hosts Japan in Nisshin. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, who has captained…

Sep 18

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India Women vs Japan, Asian Games Quarter-final Live Streaming: When and where to watch IND vs JPN live on TV and online

Reigning champions India kick off their 2026 Asian Games women's cricket title defense against hosts Japan in Friday's quarter-final clash at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi. Harmanpreet Kaur's…

Sep 18

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India Women vs Japan, Asian Games Quarter-final Live Streaming: When and where to watch IND vs JPN live on TV and online

Reigning champions India will launch their 2026 Asian Games women's cricket title defense this Friday with a quarter-final clash against tournament hosts Japan. Harmanpreet Kaur's squad enters the…

Sep 18

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India vs Japan Asian Games Live streaming: When and where to watch women's cricket quarter-final live on TV and online

Defending gold medalists India will launch their 2026 Asian Games women's cricket pursuit on Friday, September 18, facing host nation Japan in the fourth and final quarter-final at Korogi Sports Park…

Sep 17

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India vs Japan Asian Games Live streaming: When and where to watch women's cricket quarter-final live on TV and online

Reigning 2022 champions India will open their 2026 Asian Games journey against host nation Japan in the event's fourth and final quarter-final at Aichi-Nagoya. Harmanpreet Kaur's squad enters the…

Sep 17

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Muneeba to miss Asian Games because of mother's illness

Pakistan wicketkeeper Muneeba Ali has withdrawn from the upcoming Asian Games following the illness of her mother. The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided against drafting an additional squad member…

Sep 17

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Pakistan survive Thailand scare to make Asian Games semi-finals

Pakistan secured a spot in the Asian Games semi-finals following a tense encounter against Thailand. Tasked with pursuing a target of 92, the batting side stumbled significantly during the innings,…

Sep 17

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Asian Games 2026: BIG blow for Shreyas Iyer’s Team India as Varun Chakravarthy, Nitish Kumar Reddy ruled out

The Indian squad captained by Shreyas Iyer has suffered a major setback ahead of the 2026 Asian Games. Both Varun Chakravarthy and Nitish Kumar Reddy have been declared unavailable for the upcoming…

Sep 16

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Varun Chakravarthy ruled out of Japan T20I and Asian Games, Vipraj Nigam named replacement

Nitish Kumar Reddy has been removed from the roster originally assembled for the Asian Games. The decision comes as team management redirects the player toward a different assignment. Following his…

Sep 16

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Varun Chakaravarthy ruled out of Asian Games 2026 as India hand surprise call-up to uncapped spinner

Mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy will be unavailable for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games because of an abdominal side strain incurred during India's T20I opener against Afghanistan in New Delhi.…

Sep 16

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'Shreyas Iyer-Led India Have Everything To Win Gold Again': Sanjay Manjrekar's Big Asian Games Verdict

Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes the Indian squad captained by Shreyas Iyer possesses all the necessary elements to defend their title and secure gold at the Asian Games. His assessment…

Sep 16

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Rodrigues ruled out of Asia Cup and Asian Games; Rawal gets maiden T20I call-up

Jemimah Rodrigues has been sidelined from upcoming competition after sustaining a severe hamstring tear. Medical evaluations verified the extent of the damage following an injury she suffered while…

Sep 16

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Laxman confirmed as India men's head coach for Asian Games

VVS Laxman has been officially designated to direct the Indian men's cricket squad at the upcoming Asian Games. The decision comes as Gautam Gambhir remains committed to the national one-day…

Sep 16

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Kushal Malla back in Nepal's squad for Asian Games

Kushal Malla has returned to the Nepal lineup as part of their selected group of fifteen players heading to the Asian Games. Leadership duties for the tournament have been handed to Dipendra Singh…

Sep 15

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Varun Chakaravarthy ruled out of Afghanistan series, Asian Games participation in limbo; BCCI provides crucial update

India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has been sidelined for the final two T20I matches against Afghanistan following a side strain. The problem surfaced during his third over in the opening match at New…

Sep 15

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5 youngest athletes in Asian Games 2026, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi included

A recent evaluation of the upcoming 2026 Asian Games highlights the five youngest competitors set to take part in the event. Among this select group of youthful contenders is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi,…

Sep 15

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Bad news for Shreyas Iyer's Team India ahead of Asian Games 2026, star player is set to…

Unfavorable developments have emerged concerning the Indian cricket squad captained by Shreyas Iyer in the build-up to the 2026 Asian Games. A key member of the lineup is reportedly facing an…

Sep 15

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi To Alexandra Eala: Six Emerging Stars Set To Light Up Asian Games

A collection of six promising young athletes is drawing attention ahead of the Asian Games, highlighted by the inclusion of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Alexandra Eala. These rising competitors are…

Sep 15

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Asian Games 2026: Shreyas Iyer-led India’s full cricket schedule - Check fixtures, match timings and venu

The complete cricket timetable for India's campaign at the 2026 Asian Games has been announced. Shreyas Iyer will serve as the captain guiding the national side throughout the tournament. Supporters…

Sep 14

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KL Rahul in line for vice-captaincy as Asian Games complicate India's ODI plans

KL Rahul is currently being considered for the role of vice-captain for India's one-day international squad. This leadership adjustment emerges as scheduling conflicts linked to the Asian Games…

Sep 13

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Shreyas Iyer keen to 'interact' and forge bonds with leading athletes at 2026 Asian Games

Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer is looking forward to the 2026 Asian Games with an eye toward connecting with fellow elite competitors. He hopes to use the multi-sport continental competition as an…

Sep 13

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Shreyas Iyer opens up on playing in the Asian Games for the first time: 'We want to come back triumphant'

India is gearing up for a three-game T20I clash opposite Afghanistan commencing Sunday, September 13, serving as crucial tune-up action before the squad travels to Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, for the 2026…

Sep 12

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Bumrah fit, Yash Thakur replaces Harshit for Afghanistan T20Is and Asian Games

Pacer Harshit Rana suffered a fresh fitness setback on September 7 while taking part in a match simulation drill. The incident occurred at the Bengaluru-based Centre of Excellence.

Sep 10

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India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka get direct entry into Asian Games knockouts

The upcoming Asian Games cricket events will feature different field sizes across both divisions. Ten squads are set to battle in the men's bracket, while the women's event will feature an eight-team…

Sep 10

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Laxman confirmed as India men's head coach for Asian Games

VVS Laxman has been officially named the head coach for the Indian men's squad competing in the upcoming Asian Games. His appointment arrives amid scheduling challenges, as another international…

Sep 10

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Rodrigues ruled out of Asia Cup and Asian Games; Rawal gets maiden T20I call-up

Batter Jemimah Rodrigues will miss both the upcoming Asia Cup and the Asian Games after sustaining a severe hamstring injury. Medical scans following her setback in the Hundred tournament revealed a…

Sep 10