India and Pakistan Secure Direct Quarterfinal Entry for 2026 Asian Games Cricket
The 2026 Asian Games cricket tournaments in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, will feature men's and women's competitions played in the T20 format with full international status. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka have secured direct entry into the men's quarterfinals, while the women's event starts directly at the quarterfinal stage with eight teams. India’s women will face hosts Japan in their opener, and the men's teams will compete in preliminary groups to join the seeded teams in knockouts. India enters as defending champions in both categories, aiming to retain their titles.
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Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 24 Jul, 08:13 am. Other outlets followed.