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The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a continental multi-sport event held every four years for athletes of Asia. The Games were regulated by Asian Games Federation from the first Games in New Delhi, India in 1951, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games, they have been organized by the Olympic Council of Asia, after the breakup of the Asian Games Federation. The Games are recognized by the International Olympic Committee and are the second largest multi-sport event after the Olympic Games.
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All the ways to watch Asian Games Cricket 2026 for free from anywhere, with a full-strength Indian squad the favorites to win gold.
India begin their Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket campaign in the quarter-finals against Afghanistan as they look to defend their gold medal. Afghanistan reached the last eight as Group A runners-up after beating Japan, losing to Nepal and benefiting from the Nepal-Japan washout.
Here's a look at the qualification process, squads, match dates and opponents for Team India ahead of their men's cricket gold medal defence at the 2026 Asian Games.