DTVHINDICricket may be out of Asian Games 2026, know the whole matter
According to reports, the sport will be dropped from the 2026 Asian Games which is scheduled to be hosted in Japan. Cricket Sports (Pic Source-X) Many are eagerly waiting for the return of cricket in the upcoming Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028. However, according to reports, this great sport will be excluded from the 2026 Asian Games which are to be hosted in Japan. Let us tell you that cricket made a successful comeback in the 2023 Asian Games and many people loved it a lot. However, the future of cricket in the Asian Games seems to be in danger. However, everyone is quite surprised about this thing because both the Asian Olympic Council (OCA) and the Japanese Organizing Committee have supported this game. Asian Olympic Council Deputy Director General Vinod Kumar Tiwari said, ‘The Organising Committee is very excited about the inclusion of cricket in the 2026 Asian Games.’ However, sources have revealed that logistical challenges may prove too difficult to overcome despite a proposal to repurpose a baseball stadium in Nagoya for cricket matches. It is very important to include cricket in the 2026 Asian Games: Japan Cricket Association Operations Chief Alan Curr Japan Cricket Association’s operations chief Alan Kurr has stressed the importance of the Asian Games for the development of the game. He said, ‘It is very important that cricket is included in the 2026 Asian Games so that this game can be loved more and more even in those places where it is not played. Here cricket is seen as a very minor game.’ The Asian Cricket Council, headed by Jai Shah, is in constant talks with the relevant authorities. Jai Shah, who played a key role in cricket’s successful Los Angeles 2028 Olympic bid, is trying to expand the sport in South Asia. Highest wicket taker in the history of Women’s T20 World Cup- List of captains who have won the most Test matches for India- List of highest wicket takers in Duleep Trophy 2024- List of highest run scorers in Duleep Trophy 2024- List of bowlers with most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket- IND vs BAN Latest WTC Points Table after the first test- Highest run scorer in the history of Women’s T20 World Cup- These teams have lost in the finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup Against which team has Virat Kohli scored the most Test centuries? Will Hardik Pandya return to Test cricket?
‘I was shocked why should I…’ – Shikhar Dhawan was shocked when BCCI withdrew from the Asian Games
Shikhar Dhawan will soon be seen captaining Punjab Kings in IPL 2024. Shikhar Dhawan (Photo Source: Twitter) Shikhar Dhawan has been out of Team India for a long time. He had expressed his desire to play ODI World Cup 2023 for India, unfortunately he could not get a place in the team. The doors of Team India are almost closed for Shikhar Dhawan. Shikhar Dhawan will soon be seen captaining Punjab Kings in IPL 2024. When Team India was busy preparing for the World Cup. Then a separate team was sent for the Asian Games played in China. Whose captain was Ruturaj Gaikwad. Fans as well as Shikhar Dhawan were hopeful that he would be selected. But this did not happen at all. Shikhar Dhawan has recently expressed his displeasure over not being selected in the team for the Asian Games. Just have to accept it- Shikhar Dhawan Shikhar Dhawan while talking to Times Of India said, ‘When my name was not in the Asian Games, I was a little shocked. But then I felt like his thought process was different. You just have to accept it. I have not talked to any selector about my future. I keep going to NCA, I enjoy my time there. The facilities are very good. NCA has shaped my career and I am grateful for it. Shikhar Dhawan was further asked whether his Test career could have been a little longer. Responding to which he also talked about ‘Age Factor’. Shikhar Dhawan further said, ‘I have not been in the Test team for the last 4-5 years. There is ‘Age Factor’ in the life of every cricketer. The life of a player is different. Because I am not playing test matches. So I will rest my body and stay fresh for the shorter format of the game. Also read- The fan who hugged Kohli in Indore, now his friends created a big ‘scandal’ Shikhar Dhawan has captained India in 12 ODIs in 2021 and 2022 and three T20 matches in 2021. But due to Shubhman Gill and Ishan Kishan, he had to lose his place.
