Indian Men's Cricket Team Hit by Last-Minute Jersey Delay Ahead of Asian Games 2026 Departure: Report
The Indian men's cricket team, led by Shreyas Iyer, is facing kit sizing problems ahead of their departure for the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
The Indian men's cricket contingent, set to depart for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, early on Sunday, September 21, faces an eleventh-hour logistical hurdle as several players are still awaiting correctly sized playing kits. This setback comes despite efforts to resolve the issues between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and JSW Inspire, the official kit supplier associated with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). Why Is Indian Cricket Team Wearing Different Jersey in Asian Games 2026?.
Sizing Woes and Double Kit Requirement
The sizing problems have primarily arisen due to the necessity for the team, captained by Shreyas Iyer, to possess two different sets of jerseys for their Japan tour. One kit is designated for a bilateral T20I match against Japan, while the other is the official playing outfit for the Asian Games tournament.
An IOA source, speaking to PTI, confirmed the situation: “There was a sizing issue in kits of cricketers; the majority of them have been rectified. There are a few left, and they will be delivered to the team shortly. With players needing two different jerseys there (one for bilateral and another for Asian Games), this can happen.” While most of the issues have reportedly been ironed out, the delay has undoubtedly added an element of pre-departure stress for the squad.
BCCI's Proactive Accommodation Stance
Beyond the kit issues, the BCCI has taken proactive measures regarding the team's accommodation in Nagoya. Following reports of delays and inadequate facilities faced by other Indian athletes at previous events and in preparation for these Games, the BCCI opted to arrange separate hotel accommodations for the men's cricket team. This decision underscores the board's commitment to ensuring optimal conditions for its players, especially considering concerns raised about cricketing facilities at the host venues.
In contrast, the Indian women's cricket team, also participating in the Asian Games, has not encountered similar accommodation problems and is residing in the arrangements provided by the IOA. Nisshin Weather Forecast and Rain Chances for India vs Bangladesh Women’s Asian Games 2026 Cricket Semifinal.
Tournament Schedule Ahead
The men's team is scheduled for a one-off T20 International against Japan on September 22, where they will don their standard national kit. Subsequently, they will transition to the official Asian Games jersey for their campaign in the main competition, which is set to commence on September 28 with India's quarter-final match.
With departure imminent, the focus remains on swiftly resolving the remaining kit issues to ensure the Indian men's cricket team can fully concentrate on their campaign for glory at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya.
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