BCCI not send Indian Cricket Teams to Asian Games

BCCI today decided to skip the first cricket tournament in the Asian Games in China with regard to international obligations.



The 16th edition of the Games will be held in Guangzhou, China from November 12 to 27 and the BCCI backing thresholds are missing a couple of medals.

Indian Men's team will have a busy time in November as they host New Zealand in three Tests and five Odis.

"We would not be able to send our teams, both men and women for the Asian Games in China because of international commitments," BCCI chief administrative officer Ratnakar Shetty told reporters

"We have communicated the same to the Indian Olympic Association, said at a media conference to announce the launch of online ticket sales for the 2011 World Cup.