Richa Ghosh: India women's team faces no accommodation issues at 2026 Asian Games
Synopsis
While other Indian athletes at the 2026 Asian Games reportedly scrambled for beds in Nagoya, India's women cricketers were unaffected — and dominant on the field. Richa Ghosh's post-match calm after an eight-wicket demolition of Japan says as much about the team's settled state as it does about the wider logistical chaos swirling around the Games.
Key Takeaways
Richa Ghosh confirmed India's women's cricket team has faced no accommodation problems at the 2026 Asian Games .
Several other Indian contingent members reportedly faced severe lodging and transport shortages in Nagoya city .
India thrashed Japan by eight wickets in the quarterfinal at Korogi Sports Park , chasing 58 in just five overs .
Shafali Verma hit an unbeaten 40 off 15 balls ; Sree Charani took four wickets .
Defending champions India face Bangladesh in the semifinal.
India wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh confirmed on Friday, 18 September 2026 that the Indian women's cricket team has not encountered any accommodation-related difficulties at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan — even as several other members of the broader Indian contingent reportedly faced severe lodging, logistics, and transport shortages upon arriving in Nagoya city.
Dominant Win Over Japan Sets Up Bangladesh Semifinal
The statement came after India's commanding quarterfinal victory over hosts Japan at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. Shafali Verma blazed an unbeaten 40 off just 15 balls, while Sree Charani claimed a four-wicket haul as the Women in Blue chased down a target of 58 in a mere five overs to win by eight wickets. The defending champions will next face Bangladesh in the semifinal.
What Richa Said About Accommodation
'We didn't face any problem yet,' Richa said after the match. Her remarks are noteworthy given the wider accommodation crisis that has reportedly affected athletes from other disciplines within the Indian contingent since the Games got under way. It is not immediately clear whether the women's cricket team was housed separately from the rest of the delegation.
Team's Mindset Ahead of the Semifinal
Reflecting on the upcoming fixture against Bangladesh — a side India have faced before in the Asia Cup — Richa urged a focused, process-driven approach. 'We played before in the Asia Cup as well. So for us, we will go simple. We know our strength. So we will back on that only. We are not thinking about who we are facing next. We are just preparing ourselves for what we can do best on the match day,' she said.
Asian Games Experience and Fan Support
Richa also highlighted the unique atmosphere of a multi-sport event, noting opportunities to interact with athletes from other disciplines. 'It's a new experience because you can meet other sports as well. We like Asian Games because all the matches are held together. So we can meet the participants of other events and share their experience,' she said. She reserved special praise for the travelling Indian fans, saying: 'They come everywhere to support us. It really feels good when they support us and come here and cheer for us.' Richa, visiting Japan for the first time, also expressed delight at the weather and surroundings, adding she hoped to explore more during the trip.
What's Next
India will look to advance to the final when they take on Bangladesh in the semifinal. A win would put the defending champions within one match of retaining their Asian Games title in women's cricket.
Point of View
Or did some teams simply benefit from better-timed arrivals and separate housing blocks? Until that is clarified, the contrast between the women's cricket team's settled experience and the hardships reportedly faced by athletes in other disciplines will linger as an uncomfortable subplot to India's medal campaign.
NationPress
18 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Has India's women's cricket team faced accommodation problems at the 2026 Asian Games?
No. Wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh confirmed after the quarterfinal win over Japan on 18 September 2026 that the team has not faced any accommodation-related issues so far. This stands in contrast to reports of severe lodging and transport shortages affecting other Indian athletes in Nagoya.
What was the result of India vs Japan in the 2026 Asian Games cricket quarterfinal?
India won by eight wickets, chasing Japan's total of 58 in just five overs at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. Shafali Verma was unbeaten on 40 off 15 balls, and Sree Charani took a four-wicket haul.
Who do India face in the semifinal of women's cricket at the 2026 Asian Games?
India, as defending champions, will face Bangladesh in the semifinal. Richa Ghosh said the team will rely on their known strengths and their experience of facing Bangladesh in the Asia Cup previously.
What accommodation problems have other Indian athletes faced at the 2026 Asian Games?
Several members of the Indian contingent reportedly encountered severe accommodation, logistical, and transport shortages after arriving in Nagoya city for the 2026 Asian Games. The women's cricket team, however, said they were unaffected.
What did Richa Ghosh say about the Asian Games experience?
Richa said she enjoyed the multi-sport atmosphere, particularly the opportunity to interact with athletes from other disciplines. She also praised travelling Indian fans and said she was looking forward to exploring Japan further during the trip.
