Asian Games: India men seal cricket knockouts berth
The Indian men's cricket team secured direct entry into the knockout stage of the 2026 Asian Games, joining Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The tournament will feature 10 teams in the men's competition and 8 teams in the women's event, with matches scheduled in Nagoya, Japan, from September 24 to October 1. The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage, while India aims to defend its gold medal after winning both men's and women's events in 2023.