Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Aakash Chopra Warns Asian Games Cricket Conditions Could Be Dangerous
Cricket will be played at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
The event is scheduled to start on September 17.
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra is worried about the conditions for players.
He said Japan and China build excellent facilities for many sports.
However, he said they do not have the same level of cricket facilities.
Chopra believes cricket preparations can start too late.
He warned that unsafe conditions could put players at risk.
Several cricket boards are also unhappy with the arrangements.
The cricket event at the 2026 Asian Games is scheduled to begin on September 17.
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra criticized the playing conditions planned for the event in Japan.
Chopra said Japan and China have strong infrastructure for other sports but not for cricket.
He argued that cricket preparations often begin too late in those countries.
Several cricket boards, including the Board of Control for Cricket in India and Pakistan Cricket Board, are reportedly unhappy with the arrangements.
- Who
- Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra and several cricket boards, including the Board of Control for Cricket in India and Pakistan Cricket Board.
- What
- Concerns have been raised about the playing conditions and arrangements for cricket at the 2026 Asian Games.
- When
- The cricket event is scheduled to begin on September 17, 2026.
- Where
- Japan.
- Why
- Aakash Chopra said cricket infrastructure and preparations in countries such as Japan and China may be inadequate or completed too late, potentially creating safety risks.
- Event
- 2026 Asian Games cricket competition
- Start date
- September 17, 2026
- Host country
- Japan
- Main critic
- Aakash Chopra, former India cricketer
- Concern
- Playing conditions and player safety
- Boards reportedly unhappy
- Board of Control for Cricket in India and Pakistan Cricket Board
- Infrastructure issue
- Chopra said Japan and China have top facilities for other sports but not for cricket