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India, Pakistan Cricket Teams Advance Directly to Asian Games Quarter‑Finals
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🗓 28 Jul 2026, 04:34 AM
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In a recent announcement, the cricket squads of India and Pakistan have secured direct qualification to the quarter‑final stage of the Asian Games.
The Asian Games organizing committee has confirmed that both the Indian and Pakistani cricket teams will enter the competition at the quarter‑final stage.
The decision means the teams will skip the preliminary and group phases, allowing them to focus directly on the knockout rounds.
Coaches and players have welcomed the move, citing the advantage of reduced fatigue and a clearer path to the medal matches.
Both squads are now preparing for their first quarter‑final encounters, with the tournament schedule set to commence in the coming weeks.
The decision means the teams will skip the preliminary and group phases, allowing them to focus directly on the knockout rounds.
Coaches and players have welcomed the move, citing the advantage of reduced fatigue and a clearer path to the medal matches.
Both squads are now preparing for their first quarter‑final encounters, with the tournament schedule set to commence in the coming weeks.