BCCI breaks silence on Asian Games concerns, promises ‘best facilities’ for Team India
The BCCI has addressed concerns regarding accommodation and logistics for the Indian cricket team at the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Officials stated that while current arrangements are sufficient, the board is prepared to intervene to ensure players receive high-quality facilities.
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NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has moved to allay concerns over accommodation and logistical arrangements for the Indian cricket squads at the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, with secretary Devajit Saikia insisting there is no immediate issue but promising that the board will step in if required.Questions had emerged over the facilities available for participating cricket teams ahead of the multi-sport event in Japan, particularly around accommodation and infrastructure. The Japan Cricket Association (JCA) has said teams have been offered hotel accommodation and are also free to make their own arrangements.Speaking after Thursday's review meeting at BCCI headquarters in Mumbai, Saikia said the board was confident about India's arrangements and would not hesitate to create its own system if the situation demanded it.“There is no such issue that we have discussed or which is on our agenda today or prior to today also.
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