Team India have arrived for the Asian Games 2026, with the Indian contingent beginning its campaign under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer and head coach VVS Laxman. The squad reached the venue following
their one-off T20I international against Japan. The footage of the players arriving has surfaced on social media, giving fans a glimpse of the team ahead of the much-awaited tournament.
The arrival marks the beginning of a new assignment for the Indian players, who will be looking to shift their focus towards the Asian Games after completing their recent T20I commitments. With Iyer entrusted with the captaincy, the team will hope to combine experienced heads with the energy of some of the younger members of the squad.
INDIAN TEAM HAS ARRIVED…!!! 🇮🇳
– Go for the Gold, Shreyas. [RevSportz] pic.twitter.com/VvyU6vyjSy
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 26, 2026
Shreyas Iyer to lead Team India
Shreyas Iyer will be at the forefront of India’s campaign as captain. Known for his leadership experience and ability to handle pressure situations, Iyer will have an important role to play both on and off the field.
Under his captaincy, India will look to make a strong start to their Asian Games campaign and build momentum as the tournament progresses.
Indian Women’s team has already won gold medal for India and the men will look to replicate their effort and continue where the team left.
VVS Laxman takes charge as head coach
Former India batter VVS Laxman will guide the team from the coaching department. In absence of regular head coach Gautam Gambhir, Laxman’s experience of working with India’s young and emerging cricketers could prove valuable as the squad prepares for the challenges of the tournament.
The arrival footage shows the players settling into their new surroundings, with the atmosphere around the Indian camp already attracting attention from fans.
All eyes will be on Shreyas Iyer’s Team India as they begin their journey with hopes of making a deep run in the competition. The upcoming matches will provide an opportunity for the players to make their mark on one of the biggest multi-sport stages in Asia.
