The Olympic Council of Asia has accepted India’s bid to host the 2038 Asian Games in Ahmedabad. An assessment committee has been formed to evaluate the city’s infrastructure and logistics capabilities for successfully organizing the multi-sport continental event.
India’s infrastructure track record doesn’t justify this confidence. Ahmedabad’s 2022 Test venue remains underutilized, yet OCA greenlights a sprawling 2038 commitment without proven demand. The real gamble: cricket’s scheduling during peak summer heat will demand either controversial window shifts or empty stadiums. India gets another Games, but cricket gets squeezed into logistics hell. This approval prioritizes prestige over practicality.
Former Indian cricketers have questioned the legality of Jason Holder’s catch during RCB’s match, citing cricket laws. The dismissal, contested by Virat Kohli, has sparked debate about umpire decision-making and its impact on match momentum.
The umpire botched Holder’s catch decision—that’s the core problem. Former Indian players are right to call it out, though their timing conveniently shields Kohli from scrutiny over his own recent dismissals. This matters because RCB’s playoff hopes hinge on marginal calls going their way. The IPL needs better technology deployment, not selective outrage from former captains protecting their anointed ones.
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