Asian Games 2026 Cricket Schedule: India, Pakistan on opposite sides of draw - full fixtures revealed

The cricket schedule for the 2026 Asian Games has been announced, with defending champions India receiving direct qualification to the quarter-finals in both the men's and women's T20 events. India and Pakistan have been placed on opposite sides of the men's draw, meaning the two rivals can only meet at the semi-final stage or in the final. The tournaments will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, in September 2026, with India's women's team opening their title defence against hosts Japan.