Current Date 18 Sep, 2026

'Call it classist': Cricket can be dangerous in Asian Games, says former India batter

Former India batter Aakash Chopra warned that cricket at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan could be dangerous if pitches remain under-prepared, citing the remodelled hybrid square at Kōrogi Sports Park in Nisshin. He said host nations often lack specialised cricket infrastructure and proper player facilities, raising safety and accommodation concerns, even as twelve nations, including India, compete between September 17 and October 3.