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Asian Games organisers criticised as India and Pakistan reach cricket semi-finals
Original: 'Absolute incompetence': Asian Games organisers slammed as India and Pakistan reach semi-final without playing a ball
Asian Games organisers are facing sharp criticism after both India and Pakistan advanced to the cricket semi-finals without playing a single match, following opponent withdrawals. The situation has been labelled 'absolute incompetence' by critics, who question how a knockout stage could be reached without a ball being bowled. Fans and commentators are mocking the scheduling and entry rules at the Games in China.
Why now: The unusual scenario of two major rivals reaching the semi-finals by walkover has made the Asian Games cricket tournament a lightning rod for criticism.
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- 'Absolute incompetence': Asian Games organisers slammed as India and Pakistan reach semi-final without playing a ball · Yahoo Sports
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