Teams free to arrange hotels if they feel: Japan Cricket CEO

Participating teams have been offered hotel stays, but they are free to make their own arrangements during the upcoming Asian Games, Japan Cricket Association CEO Naoki Alex Miyaji said on Wednesday after concerns expressed by leading nations over the accommodation provided for the continental event.

At a recent Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting, top cricketing nations had expressed their apprehensions about logistical issues, including accommodation which is 20kms from the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin City in Aichi Prefecture.

“The Asian Games is being organised by the organising committee Aichi-Nagoya Games Organizing Committee (AINAGOC) in collaboration with the ACC under Olympic Council of Asia (OCA),” Miyaji said.

“The JCA has provided support in some areas but is not directly involved, so I am no able to directly answer all of your questions. What I can say is that all parties are working hard to ensure success of Cricket in Asian Games. “I can also assure you that ACC have been discussing accommodation options with AINAGOC. The participating teams in cricket are being offered hotel accommodation,” Miyaji said.