India Men Face Kit Delays Before Asian Games
India Men Face Kit Delays Before Asian Games
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The kit problems affected India’s opening-ceremony arrangements beyond the cricket team: two-time Asian Games shot-put champion Tajinderpal Singh Toor was replaced as an Indian flag-bearer after he could not travel from the Tsukuba training base because he had not received his official Games kit. Kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat replaced him alongside Manu Bhaker.
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An IOA source attributed the cricket team’s sizing problem partly to the need for two separate jerseys—one for the bilateral match against Japan and another for the Asian Games—saying, “There was a sizing issue in kits of cricketers; the majority of them have been rectified.”
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The broader accommodation situation in Nagoya has been difficult for other Indian athletes: some reportedly waited hours to check in, while organisers housed participants in cruise ships, containers and hotels because there is no dedicated Games Village at these Asian Games.
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India’s women’s team had already begun its title defence successfully, defeating hosts Japan by eight wickets while continuing to stay in IOA-arranged accommodation.
India's men's cricket team scrambled to fix a last-minute kit crisis before heading to the Asian Games in Nagoya. Several players received incorrectly sized jerseys from supplier JSW Inspire after exchanges with the BCCI, though Hindustan Times reported that most sizing issues have been resolved. The team will wear standard BCCI kits for a September 22 match against Japan, then switch to official Asian Games jerseys for the tournament starting September 28.
The kit problems created ripple effects across India's Olympic delegation. Shot-put champion Tajinderpal Singh Toor was replaced as a flag-bearer at the opening ceremony because he couldn't travel from his training base without his Games kit. According to Free Press Journal, kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat stepped in to carry the flag alongside Manu Bhaker instead.
Why the Cricket Team Needed Two Different Kits
India's men's team faces an unusual schedule at these Asian Games. They must wear BCCI jerseys for the September 22 T20 International against Japan—a historic first senior meeting between the two teams. Daily Hunt noted that after this bilateral match, Shreyas Iyer's squad will switch to official Indian contingent kits for the tournament proper, creating demand for two complete sets of equipment.
Kit Supplier Struggles With Player Sizing
JSW Inspire, the kit supplier, initially sent jerseys in wrong sizes to multiple players. An IOA source told Free Press Journal that "there was a sizing issue in kits of cricketers; the majority of them have been rectified." The remaining incorrectly sized kits are expected to arrive shortly. The supplier had to juggle requests for two separate jersey sets, complicating the logistics.
Cricket Team Switches Hotels Over Equipment Concerns
Beyond kit problems, India's men's team faced accommodation issues in Nagoya. The BCCI arranged separate hotel rooms because IOA-provided facilities lacked space for cricket equipment and raised concerns about the quality of amenities, including the playing field. India's women's cricket team continued staying in IOA accommodation without reported problems and have already won their opening match, defeating hosts Japan by eight wickets.
Nagoya Faces Broader Housing Crisis for All Athletes
The cricket team's accommodation troubles reflect a wider problem at these Asian Games. Nagoya has no dedicated Games Village, forcing organizers to house athletes in cruise ships, containers, and scattered hotels. Some Indian competitors waited hours to check in. These logistical challenges stretch across India's entire contingent competing in 36 sports at the 20th Asian Games.
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