CATCH ME UP
Separate accommodation has been arranged for the Indian men's cricket team at the Asian Games.
The women's team will stay in official Games facilities.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the men's team needed space for a larger support staff and contingent.
One report says the men's side required a facility to house the entire group together.
Why it mattersSeparate housing for the men highlights unequal team logistics at the Games, shaping expectations around support, fairness, and tournament preparation.
More context
Saikia said the board trusts the organising committee despite objections raised by other boards.
The 2026 Games are described as using hotels, temporary structures, and a cruise ship instead of a traditional athletes village.
The BCCI also defended sending a full-strength squad and mentioned a planned T20I match against Japan proposed by ICC chairman Jay Shah.