India and Pakistan flag concerns over Asian Games pitch and accommodation standards

India, Pakistan and other cricket boards have raised concerns over pitch and accommodation standards at the 2026 Asian Games venue in Aichi-Nagoya. The boards described the facilities as makeshift and expressed doubts about their suitability for international competition.

India's men's cricket team will open their campaign on September 28 at the Games. The draw means India are unlikely to face Pakistan before the final, setting up the possibility of a high-stakes showdown in the championship match.

India will play their Women's Asia Cup T20 campaign in Dubai from August 28 through September 13 before travelling to Japan. The tight turnaround between the two events raises questions about player recovery and pitch adaptation.