BCCI not to send cricket teams to Asian Games

Mumbai, Jun 1 (PTI) The BCCI Tuesday announced that it
will not send either the men's or the women's cricket team for
this year's Asian Games in China where the game makes its
debut in its Twenty20 format.
The 16th edition of the Games will be held in Guangzhou,
China from November 12 to 27 and the Board of Control for
Cricket in India (BCCI)'s decision means loss of potential
medals for the country.
"We would not be able to send our team, both men and
women, for the Asian Games in China because of international
commitments," BCCI chief administrative officer Ratnakar
Shetty told reporters here.
"We have communicated the same to the Indian Olympic
Association," he said.
Cricket's debut at the Games was approved at the Olympic
Council of Asia's General Assembly in Kuwait recently and
Monday was the last day to confirm participation.
Indian men's team will have a busy time in November as
they host New Zealand for three Tests and five ODIs.
This year's Asian Games will feature 42 disciplines, 14
more than what takes place in the Olympics.
Countries which are expected to send cricket teams for
the Games include Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. PTI