India clears 492-athlete contingent for Asian Games with cricket star power

India has finalised a 492-athlete contingent for the upcoming Asian Games, comprising 265 male and 227 female athletes competing across 35 disciplines. The Games will be held from September 19 to October 4.

Athletics leads participation with 73 athletes, followed by hockey with 40 and shooting with 30. Cricket features 30 athletes in the contingent. Other sports include kabaddi (24), rowing (22), sepak takraw (21), badminton (20), fencing (20), wrestling (16) and esports (15).

The list of accompanying support staff is yet to be announced.