Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Asian Games Cricket Faces Accommodation Concerns Ahead Of Japan Tournament
Cricket will be played at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
Some cricket officials are worried that the players may not receive the usual high-quality facilities.
Reports say tents could serve as dressing rooms and washrooms may be far away.
They also say there may not be enough five-star hotel rooms for all athletes and spectators.
The Asian Cricket Council and national cricket boards are discussing these concerns.
India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan plan to inspect the venue and arrangements.
Organizers still hope the tournament will happen as planned.
India has announced a strong team led by Shreyas Iyer.
Cricket officials have raised concerns about player accommodation and logistics for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
The men’s and women’s T20 competitions are scheduled to begin on September 17 at a new ground in Nisshin.
Reports say tents may be used as dressing rooms, while washrooms could be located far from the venue.
The Asian Cricket Council and participating boards are discussing the issues, with several teams planning inspections.
India reportedly considered sending a second-string team but named a strong 15-player squad led by Shreyas Iyer.
- Who
- The Asian Cricket Council, participating cricket boards and teams including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.
- What
- Officials are reviewing concerns about accommodation and logistical arrangements for the Asian Games cricket competitions.
- When
- The competitions are scheduled to start on September 17, 2026.
- Where
- At a newly built cricket ground in Nisshin, Japan.
- Why
- Reports indicate a shortage of five-star rooms and concerns about makeshift dressing rooms, distant washrooms and other facilities.
Officials Raising Concerns
Organizers And Supporters Of Proceeding
Player facilities
Officials Raising Concerns
Sri Lanka Cricket and Bangladesh Cricket Board officials said boards are concerned about accommodation quality, logistics and player facilities, including the reported lack of five-star rooms.
Organizers And Supporters Of Proceeding
The organizers and Asian Cricket Council are continuing preparations and are hopeful the tournament will go ahead as planned.
Venue arrangements
Officials Raising Concerns
Reports describe tents being used as dressing rooms and washrooms located at a distance from the cricket venue.
Organizers And Supporters Of Proceeding
Participating teams plan to inspect the makeshift venue and logistical arrangements before making a collective decision.
Participation plans
Officials Raising Concerns
Reports from the Indian subcontinent said the Board of Control for Cricket in India was unhappy enough with the arrangements to consider a second-string team.
Organizers And Supporters Of Proceeding
India ultimately named a strong 15-player squad featuring several first-team players, including Jasprit Bumrah and Shreyas Iyer.
- Event
- 2026 Asian Games cricket competitions
- Format
- Men’s and women’s T20 tournaments
- Scheduled start
- September 17, 2026
- Venue
- Newly built cricket ground in Nisshin, Japan
- Main concerns
- Accommodation quality, logistics, dressing rooms and washroom access
- Teams planning inspections
- India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan
- India’s squad
- A 15-player squad led by T20I captain Shreyas Iyer