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Former India Batter Warns Cricket Can Be Dangerous at Asian Games
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 11:37 AM
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A former India batter has warned that cricket could pose safety risks at the upcoming Asian Games, describing the sport as potentially dangerous and calling the criticism "classist".
A former India batter has publicly stated that cricket could be dangerous at the Asian Games, raising concerns about player safety and the conditions of the venues. The former cricketer described the sport as potentially hazardous and said that the criticism of the event was "classist." She highlighted the need for better safety protocols and more stringent measures to protect athletes during the games. The comments come ahead of the cricket competition, which is set to take place in the Asian Games schedule.