Asian Games: India men’s cricket team dealing with clothing issue ahead of departure for
The Indian men's cricket team faced logistical issues regarding kit sizing and accommodation ahead of the 2026 Asian Games. The BCCI has opted to make independent hotel arrangements due to concerns over the quality of facilities provided by organizers.
Why it matters
It underscores the logistical challenges of hosting large-scale international sporting events and the influence of major sports boards in ensuring athlete welfare.
Members of the Indian men's cricket team are awaiting the right-size kits ahead of their departure for the Asian Games in the wee hours of Sunday (September 19, 2026).
PTI has learnt that there has been plenty of back and forth between BCCI and the Indian Olympic Association's kit supplier, JSW Inspire, regarding the players' jerseys. The Shreyas Iyer-led side is scheduled to depart from the national capital early on Sunday (September 20, 2026) morning.
Indian players will wear their standard kit for the one-off T20I against Japan on September 22 before donning the official Asian Games jersey for the competition beginning on September 28.
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