Nagoya: The squads for the upcoming Men's cricket event at the 2026 Asian Games, scheduled to be held from September 24 to October 3 in Japan, have been announced. Leading the teams are captains from nine participating countries, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

According to International Cricket Council, the teams have selected a mix of experienced players and promising newcomers. Afghanistan's squad will be led by Darwish Rasooli, while Litton Das will captain the Bangladesh team. Hong Kong's Yasim Murtaza, India's Shreyas Iyer, and Japan's Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming will also be taking leadership roles for their respective teams. Other notable captains include Syed Aziz Syed Mubarak for Malaysia, Dipendra Singh Airee for Nepal, and Sufyan Mehmood for Oman. Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be led by Sahibzada Farhan and Sahan Arachchige, respectively. The event in Japan promises to showcase competitive cricket with a wide array of talent on display.