Back to the future: lessons from the Asian Games for the Olympics

The Hindu argues that administrative and broadcast shortcomings at the Asian Games cricket event offer vital lessons ahead of the Los Angeles Olympics. Despite India securing the gold medal against Pakistan in Japan, the tournament was marred by the absence of the Decision Review System, substandard pitches, and amateurish television coverage that frequently cut away during live action.

The writer questions the value of cricket at multi-sport events, arguing that an Olympic medal holds less prestige for players than an ICC World Cup. To address these issues, the piece suggests the ICC demand higher standards at multi-sport games or consider implementing an under-23 age restriction similar to Olympic football.