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BCCI arranges separate stay for men's team

BCCI arranges separate stay for men's team

2 sourcesUpdated 18 Sept 2026, 3:13 pm Coverage regionsGlobal · India
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The BCCI booked separate accommodation for the Indian men's cricket team at the Asian Games.

The women's team is staying in the Games facilities.

The separate stay was arranged because the men's delegation has a large support staff and exceeds permitted limits.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the board trusts the organising committee despite complaints from other Asian cricket boards.

Why it mattersSeparate housing for the men highlights unequal team logistics at the Games, shaping expectations around support, fairness, and tournament preparation.
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Saikia also defended sending a full-strength squad and referred to a planned T20I match against Japan.

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The reporting broadly agrees that the BCCI arranged separate housing for the men's team while the women's team remains in official accommodation. It also agrees that Devajit Saikia defended the setup and pointed to confidence in the organising committee.

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The reports do not provide any new response from other boards or the organising committee, so that part of the issue remains unresolved. They also leave open how the arrangements will be viewed as the Games continue.

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The available coverage says the BCCI made separate accommodation arrangements for the Indian men's cricket team at the Asian Games. It attributes the move to the size of the delegation and support staff, with the women's team staying in official facilities. The reporting also notes that BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia expressed confidence in the organising committee despite objections from other Asian cricket boards. It further says he defended the decision to send a full-strength squad and mentioned a planned T20I match against Japan.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: The Times of India, Outlook India
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The Times of India Neutral framing Reported

Asian Games: BCCI books separate accommodation for men's cricket team, women stay in Games facilities

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The Times of India reports that the Board of Control for Cricket in India has arranged separate accommodation for the Indian mens cricket team at the Asian Games due to a large support staff, while the womens team stays in official facilities. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia stated that the board trusts the organising committee despite other boards raising objections. Saikia also defended the selection of a full strength squad and noted a special T20I match against Japan was initiated by ICC chairman Jay Shah.

Outlook India Neutral framing Reported

Separate Stay For Indian Men's Cricket Team? BCCI Makes Special Arrangements As Women Live In Asiad…

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Outlook India reports that the BCCI has organized separate housing for the Indian mens cricket team at the Asian Games because the delegation size exceeds permitted limits, whereas the womens team remains in official lodgings. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia expressed confidence in the local organising committee despite complaints from other Asian cricket boards. Saikia further discussed the decision to send a full strength squad for the gold medal pursuit and mentioned a planned T20I match against Japan proposed by ICC chairman Jay Shah.