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BCCI weighs second-string Asian Games squad

3 sourcesUpdated 28 Aug 2026, 7:57 am Coverage regionsGlobal · India
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BCCI is considering a second-string squad for the Asian Games after concerns over player facilities.

An ANI report cited a BCCI source saying dressing rooms were set up in tents.

The source also said washrooms were distant and hotel rooms were too small.

The board plans to send an observer to assess the arrangements.

Why it mattersThe dressing-room controversy could affect India’s Asian Games cricket selection and expose standards in team logistics.
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A final decision on India's participation has not yet been made.

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The reporting broadly agrees that BCCI is reviewing Asian Games preparations because of concerns about facilities, and that an observer may be sent before any final decision.

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What remains unresolved is whether BCCI will actually send a second-string squad, since the final call depends on the observer's assessment and the arrangements on site.

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The report says BCCI is considering a second-string squad for the Asian Games because of concerns about player facilities. A BCCI source said dressing rooms were set up in tents, washrooms were distant, and hotel rooms were too small. The board plans to send an observer before making a final decision on India's participation.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: Hindustan Times
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Hindustan Times Neutral framing Reported

BCCI mulls sending second-string team to Asian Games after dressing room set up in ‘tents’: Report | Cricket

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The Hindustan Times reports that the Board of Control for Cricket in India is considering sending a second-string squad to the 2026 Asian Games in Japan due to concerns over player facilities. According to an ANI report, a BCCI source stated that dressing rooms were set up in tents with distant washrooms and that hotel rooms are too small. The board plans to send an observer to assess the arrangements before making a final decision regarding India's participation.