India's Cricket Teams to Start Asian Games 2026 Title Defense from Quarterfinals
India's men's and women's cricket teams will defend their Asian Games 2026 gold medals in Japan, starting directly from the quarter-finals. The men's team earned direct entry through seeding, while the women's team advances by tournament format. Shreyas Iyer and Harmanpreet Kaur are set to lead their respective squads. India and Pakistan can only face each other in the medal rounds. Detailed schedules, fixtures, and squad information are available for fans following the event.
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httpswwwoutlookindiacom broke this story on 2 Sept, 07:01 am. Other outlets followed.