India, Pakistan get direct quarterfinal entry in Asian Games cricket draw
Defending champions India and Pakistan have been given direct entry into quarterfinals of both the men's and women's cricket competition of this year's Asian Games.The Indian women's team will open its campaign against Japan, while the men's opponents will be decided after the preliminary stage. The women will be up against either Bangladesh or China in the semi-finals. The men's cricket competition will start on September 24 and conclude on October 1.
- ▪Defending champions India and Pakistan have been given direct entry into quarterfinals of both the men's and women's cricket competition of this year's Asian Games.The Indian women's team will open its campaign against Japan, while the men'
- ▪The women will be up against either Bangladesh or China in the semi-finals.
- ▪The men's cricket competition will start on September 24 and conclude on October 1.
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Defending champions India and Pakistan have been given direct entry into quarterfinals of both the men's and women's cricket competition of this year's Asian Games.The Indian women's team will open its campaign against Japan, while the men's opponents will be decided after the preliminary stage. The women will be up against either Bangladesh or China in the semi-finals. The men's cricket competition will start on September 24 and conclude on October 1. Indian shooters stumble in final Asian Games tune-up as China sweeps opening-day goldsThe men's team might face Pakistan in the semi-finals. The women's event will be held from September 17 to 22. The potential of a clash with Pakistan is not ruled out in the women's final.The men's competition features 10 teams.
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