BCCI to Send Teams for Asian Games 2023
After initially citing prior obligations, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to send both men’s and women’s teams to the Asian Games 2023. The game will be played in the T20 format.
Men’s Team to be B Squad
Due to the main team’s involvement in the 50-over World Cup, which is being held in India, the men’s team will be a B squad, according to The Indian Express. The best women’s team will be competing at the Asiad.
Schedule of Events
The Asian Games are set to take place from September 23 to October 8 in Hangzhou, China, and the ICC World Cup will run from October 5 to November 23.
India’s Participation in Previous Asian Games
In the 2010 and 2014 Asiads, cricket was played, but India did not enter a team. The event was not included in the 2018 Asiad in Jakar.
Cricket Added to Hangzhou Games Schedule
Cricket has been added to the Hangzhou Games, which were initially scheduled for last year but were postponed due to China’s zero-Covid policy. Before June 30, the BCCI will submit a list of players to the Indian Olympic Association.
Conclusion
India will be sending teams to the Asian Games 2023, which will feature cricket in the T20 format. The men’s team will be a B squad due to the 50-over World Cup, while the best women’s team will be competing. The event was not included in the 2018 Asiad in Jakar, but it has been added to the Hangzhou Games, which were postponed last year. The BCCI will submit a list of players to the Indian Olympic Association before June 30.