IND vs AFG: Shreyas Iyer Refuses to Let Rain Cloud India's Asian Games Challenge

Asian Games 2026: Rain expected as India takes on Afghanistan in alien conditions of Nagoya

The rains in Nagoya continued for the second day and threaten to affect India’s Monday’s quarterfinal against Afghanistan as the men’s cricket team got a feel of the ground conditions with its only training session on Sunday.

Rain Threatens India's Asian Games Opener Against Afghanistan

Shreyas Iyer's men and back-to-back T20 World Cup champions India will be eyeing the successful defence of their Asian Games gold medal and a double medal in cricket for India at the second successive Asian Games edition.

Asian Games: Amid rain threat, Shreyas Iyer & Co begin gold defence against new-look Afghanistan

India face an unfamiliar Afghanistan side in their Asian Games quarterfinal, with persistent rain, uncertain pitches and the threat of spin adding to the challenge in Nagoya.

Asian Games 2026: Rain threat looms over Indias campaign opener against Afghanistan - The Tribune

Threat of rains looms over India's Asian Games campaign opener against Afghanistan on Tuesday, according to Cricinfo.

Asian Games 2026: Rain threat looms over India's campaign opener against Afghanistan

Threat of rains looms over India's Asian Games campaign opener against Afghanistan on Tuesday, according to Cricinfo.

IND vs AFG: Shreyas Iyer refuses to let rain cloud India's Asian Games challenge

India cricket captain Shreyas Iyer addressed challenges posed by heavy rain ahead of the quarterfinal match. He stated that the team must remain professional and adapt to any situation presented. Despite facing adverse weather and limited practice, Iyer encourages the team to focus on the upcoming contest against Afghanistan. After beating Afghanistan recently in T20Is, Iyer warns against underestimating any opponent.