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Afghanistan knocked out of Asian Games cricket after India quarter-final is abandoned
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- Sep 28, 2026, 4:38 PM UTC
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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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Afghanistan's men's cricket team has been knocked out of the Asian Games 2026 after its quarter-fina
India's Asian Games men's cricket quarter-final against Afghanistan was washed out in Nagoya. The result sent India into the semi-final on rankings and left Afghanistan out again.
Japan were knocked out of the Asian Games men's cricket competition after their rain-hit first-round match against Nepal was abandoned without a ball being bowled in the chase on Saturday.