Asian Games | For cricket to grow, it has to be played everywhere: Sunil Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar advocates for the inclusion of cricket in multi-sport events like the Asian Games to foster global growth. He emphasizes that players should embrace the experience of playing in diverse locations, even if facilities are not perfect.
Why it matters
The expansion of cricket into non-traditional markets is a key strategic goal for the sport's governing bodies to achieve global recognition.
In an unrelenting cricket calendar where monotony can set in over run-of-the-mill bilateral assignments, a multi-disciplinary event like the Asian Games holds the promise of a novel offering.
The competition provides a unique opportunity for India’s high-profile cricketers to mingle with athletes from other sports whilst attempting to win gold for the nation. Shreyas Iyer & Co. will be looking to do just that when they travel to Japan for the continental spectacle’s T20 tournament from September 24 to October 3.
This will be the Indian cricket team’s second appearance at the Asian Games, having pocketed gold in Hangzhou, China, in 2023.
This will be the Indian cricket team’s second appearance at the Asian Games, having pocketed gold in Hangzhou, China, in 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI
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