Asian Games 2026 cricket players use full legal names on broadcasts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 3:50 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
During India's semifinal match against Sri Lanka at the Asian Games 2026, players appeared on scoreboards under unfamiliar names such as S. Viswanadh and T.T.V. Namboori. This listing reflects the Olympic Council of Asia's regulations, which require athletes to be identified by their legal names. The match featured significant contributions from Ishan Kishan and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, with India setting a target of 170 runs. The final is scheduled for October 3 against Pakistan.
- •India won the semifinal by 124 runs against Sri Lanka.
- •Ishan Kishan scored 80 runs off 46 balls.
- •S. Viswanadh is Sanju Samson's middle name per official records.
- •T.T.V. Namboori stands for Tilak Varma's full name.
- •The 2026 Asian Games final is set for October 3.
- 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — S.Viswanadh, T.T.V.Namboori and more: Explaining why Indian players have unfamiliar names at Asian Games 2026
"Wondering who S. Viswanadh and T.T.V. Namboori are? Discover why Team India cricketers have unfamiliar names on the official Asian Games 2026 broadcast graphics.
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