Indian cricket team to miss Asian Games 02/06/2010 |
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that the country will not send a team to this year’s Asian Games in China because of international commitments.
India is scheduled to host New Zealand for a Test and one-day series in November when the Games are taking place in Guangzhou, where Twenty20 cricket will be part of the programme.
The BCCI's chief administrative officer Ratnakar Shetty said: "We would not be able to send our team, both men and women, for the Asian Games in China because of international commitments."
Olympic Council of Asia secretary general Randhir Singh described the decision as a "setback" for the future of cricket in the region.
“It is very disappointing,” added Singh. “India's participation would have been good for cricket in Asia. It is the first time cricket has been included.
“The Asian Cricket Council lobbied very hard to include cricket in the schedule and when China agreed to do so, India has pulled out. It is a setback for cricket in India and Asia.
“I was informed [of the decision to withdraw] only through press. We were not informed about their decision. If BCCI had to take this step, then they should have informed us earlier.”
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