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Here's why India got direct entry to Asian Games cricket knockout stage
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India received direct entry to the Asian Games cricket knockout stage due to defending champion status, securing quarterfinal byes in the men's event, while the women's tournament began directly from the last eight.
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Here's why India got direct entry to Asian Games cricket knockout stage
Defending champions India receive quarterfinal byes in the men's event, while the women's tournament starts directly from the last eight.
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