Nepal, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Oman qualify for Asian Games cricket
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 6:08 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Nepal, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Oman have qualified for the men's cricket competition at the Asian Games, set to commence on September 24. These teams will join established cricketing nations, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Japan, in a ten-team tournament. This qualification marks a significant achievement for these nations in the field of cricket, expanding their participation on a larger platform. The competition will showcase a blend of emerging and established cricketing talent.
- •Nepal, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Oman secure spots for Asian Games cricket.
- •The tournament starts on September 24.
- •They join teams like Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan.
- •This qualification represents a milestone for these cricketing nations.
- 6:08 AMESPNcricinfo — Nepal, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Oman qualify for Asian Games men's cricket competition
"The four teams will join Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Japan in the ten-team competition starting September 24
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